About Wayne Simpson Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Wayne Simpson:
Wayne Simpson (full name: Wayne Kirby Simpson; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1970 until 1977 for the Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies and California Angels. He played for the Reds from 1970 - 1972, Royals in 1973, Phillies in 1975 and Angels in 1977. Over 6 seasons, he started 107 games, won 36 games, struck out 353 batters, and had a 4.37 ERA. Born on December 2, 1948 in Los Angeles, CA, Simpson stands 6' 3" and weighs 220 lb. He attended Centennial (Compton, CA) high school and was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1st round (8th pick) of the 1967 amateur draft. His debut was on April 9, 1970 and he played his final game on September 29, 1977. Over his career, Simpson made $48,500. Common misspellings of his name include Wayne Kirby Wayne Simpson.