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Wayne Simpson

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1970-1977 (1970-1977)
Proper Name
Wayne Kirby Simpson
Positions
P (150)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-3 / 220
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
December 2,1948
Death Date
December 12,2024   Age:  76.010
High School
Centennial (Compton,CA)
Drafted/Signed
1967-1-8-Cincinnati Reds
MLB Debut
April 9,1970
MLBAM ID
122261
Retrosheet#
simpw101
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career36-311221070636.06063534.371.45

[Player Notes]

[1967] 1st Round Draft Pick (#8 overall) by the Cincinnati Reds

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1970Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN45211433.022626102000176.0125735915811196291.176.390.774.146.093.731.47
1971Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN4522474.76222110110117.11066662977619031.568.130.695.914.685.060.79
1972Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN4523854.14242210120130.112463601749706021.338.561.173.384.834.351.43
1973Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA4524345.7316101046059.2663938135297111.699.960.155.284.375.880.83
1975Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4426103.23750002030.2311111111191011.379.100.293.235.583.231.73
1976Salt Lake GullsPCLAAACAL-271364.24282890000174.01899882197213184131.509.780.983.726.785.071.82
1977California AngelsALMLBCAL42,46286125.83272300140122.015490791462558071.7711.361.034.574.066.640.89
1970MLBTotal--CIN----1433.022626102000176.0125735915811196291.176.390.774.146.093.731.47
1971MLBTotal--CIN----474.76222110110117.11066662977619031.568.130.695.914.685.060.79
1972MLBTotal--CIN----854.14242210210130.112463601749706021.338.561.173.384.834.351.43
1973MLBTotal--KCA----345.7316101064059.2663938135297111.699.960.155.284.375.880.83
1975MLBTotal--PHI----103.23750020030.2311111111191011.379.100.293.235.583.231.73
1976AAATotal--CAL----1364.24282890000174.01899882197213184131.509.780.983.726.785.071.82
1977MLBTotal--CAL----6125.83272300410122.015490791462558071.7711.361.034.574.066.640.89
Tot:MLB (6 yrs)MLB36314.371221071321570636.060634230957315353373231.458.580.814.465.004.841.12
Tot:AL (2 yrs)AL9165.804333101050181.222012911715978415181.7410.900.744.814.166.390.87
Tot:NL (4 yrs)NL27153.807974122520454.138621319242218269222151.337.650.834.325.334.221.23
Tot:Minors (1 yrs)Minors1364.24282890000174.01899882197213184131.509.780.983.726.785.071.82
Tot:AAA (1 yrs)AAA1364.24282890000174.01899882197213184131.509.780.983.726.785.071.82

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1970Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN4521P2764460001001340500067006.094.108.094.202.016.000.2001.4348.5734.000.00
1971Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN4522P2232010000003190500014001.031.114.031.145.094.000.0777.5047.506.330.00
1972Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN4523P2448231000001310000044912.063.082.083.165.042.020.1762.0463.2731.000.00
1975Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4426P7902000000160000021002.222.300.222.522.111.000.66710.0060.006.000.00
1976Salt Lake GullsPCLAAACAL-27P2810000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1970MLBTotal--CIN------2764460001001340500067006.094.108.094.201.016.000.2001.4348.5734.00NL1970
1971MLBTotal--CIN------2232010000003190500014001.031.114.031.146.094.000.0777.5047.506.33NL1971
1972MLBTotal--CIN------2448231000001310000044912.063.082.083.165.042.021.1762.0463.2731.00NL1972
1975MLBTotal--PHI------7902000000160000021002.222.300.222.522.111.000.66710.0060.006.00NL1975
1976AAATotal--CAL------2810000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00PCL1976
Tot:MLB (4 yrs)MLB8015361210010069001000013169111.078.113.085.198.046.007.1903.5553.2515.00
Tot:NL (4 yrs)NL8015361210010069001000013169111.078.113.085.198.046.007.1903.5553.2515.00
Tot:Minors (1 yrs)Minors2810000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00
Tot:AAA (1 yrs)AAA2810000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1970Cincinnati RedsNLMLB21P26-176.0223022545200.9632.00.302.7016.096.39
1971Cincinnati RedsNLMLB22P22-117.043010353400.9711.50.292.6113.6100.010
1972Cincinnati RedsNLMLB23P24-130.038111211520.7143.9170.50.080.7215.6100.010
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1970Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN21102601-27Sparky AndersonLost World Series (Orioles)
1971Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2279835-22Sparky Andersondnq
1972Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2395591-24Sparky AndersonLost World Series (Athletics)
1973Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2488742-16Jack McKeondnq
1975Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2686762-7Danny Ozarkdnq
1976Salt Lake GullsPCLAAACAL2790541-28Jimy Williams--Lost in Finals
1977California AngelsALMLBCAL2874885-27Dave Garcia, Norm Sherrydnq
7 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1978-03-02Signed contract with DodgersLos Angeles DodgersNoHist
1978-01-01Released by AngelsNoHist
1976-04-08Sold by Philadelphia Phillies to California AngelsCalifornia AngelsNoHist
1975-04-05Traded from Pittsburgh Pirates to Philadelphia Phillies for Bill RobinsonPhiladelphia PhilliesNoHist
1974-03-28Traded from Kansas City Royals to Pittsburgh Pirates for Jim FoorPittsburgh PiratesNoHist
1972-11-30Traded from Cincinnati Reds with Hal McRae to Kansas City Royals for Roger Nelson and Richie ScheinblumKansas City RoyalsNoHist
1967-06-06Signed out of draft (California HS)Cincinnati RedsNoHist
7 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
49
Walks
36
Hittable
46
SO/BB
39
vsPower
46
Hitting
5
Durability
63
Team
.554

[Career Highlights]

[1967]  Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in Round #1 (#8) out of Centennial (Compton,CA)
[1970]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB) ... Finished 4th in NL-ROY voting with 1 point ... Led NL in Hits per 9 Innings ... Finished top 10 in NL in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched
[1971]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB)
[1972]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB)
[1973]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB)
[1975]  Played for Philadelphia Phillies (MLB) ... Played for Philadelphia Phillies (MLB)
[1976]  Played for Salt Lake Gulls (AAA) ... Played for Salt Lake Gulls (AAA) ... Finished top 10 in PCL in Wins, Games Started, Complete Games, Innings PItched, Home Runs Allowed, Strikeouts, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
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