| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Brecheen | SLN | 8.24 | 194808090_SLN_CIN |
| Johnny Schmitz | CHN | 7.25 | 194808070_CHN_ATL |
| Johnny Sain | ATL | 7.13 | 194808070_CHN_ATL |
| Bob Lemon | CLE | 6.16 | 194808070_NYA_CLE |
| Hal Newhouser | DET | 5.19 | 194808081_MIN_DET |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sid Hudson | MIN | -5.32 | 194808070_MIN_DET |
| Mickey Harris | BOS | -2.93 | 194808070_BOS_CHA |
| Al Gettel | CHA | -1.79 | 194808070_BOS_CHA |
| Red Munger | SLN | -1.43 | 194808082_SLN_PHI |
| Hank Borowy | CHN | -0.79 | 194808080_CHN_ATL |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1948-08-09.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +002+ | 7.9 | Dutch Leonard | 155 | PHI |
| +004+ | 6.77 | Harry Brecheen | 154 | SLN |
| +007+ | 6.18 | Johnny Sain | 197.7 | ATL |
| +012+ | 5.57 | Johnny Schmitz | 173.3 | CHN |
| +013+ | 5.48 | Bob Lemon | 198.7 | CLE |
| +015+ | 4.72 | Hal Newhouser | 176.3 | DET |
| +019+ | 4.35 | Joe Dobson | 169.7 | BOS |
| +020+ | 4.31 | Ray Scarborough | 115 | MIN |
| +022+ | 4.25 | Gene Bearden | 119.7 | CLE |
| +029+ | 3.62 | Dizzy Trout | 156.3 | DET |
| +032+ | 3.33 | Kirby Higbe | 111 | PIT |
| +034+ | 3.25 | Walt Masterson | 134.7 | MIN |
| +036+ | 2.99 | Vic Raschi | 140.7 | NYA |
| +038+ | 2.85 | Bob Chesnes | 101.7 | PIT |
| +039+ | 2.81 | Mel Parnell | 132.3 | BOS |
| +042+ | 2.52 | Russ Meyer | 135.7 | CHN |
| +045+ | 2.43 | Eddie Lopat | 150 | NYA |
| +046+ | 2.42 | Tommy Byrne | 72.3 | NYA |
| +048+ | 2.32 | Dave Koslo | 98.3 | SFN |
| +051+ | 2.25 | Preacher Roe | 106.3 | LAN |
| +053+ | 2.21 | Nels Potter | 80 | TOT |
| +055+ | 2.18 | Larry Jansen | 193 | SFN |
| +056+ | 2.16 | Steve Gromek | 86.7 | CLE |
| +061+ | 2.09 | Bobby Hogue | 64 | ATL |
| +062+ | 2.09 | Robin Roberts | 71.3 | PHI |
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