| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vern Law | PIT | 4.83 | 196104160_PIT_LAN |
| Whitey Ford | NYA | 2.53 | 196104170_OAK_NYA |
| Don Drysdale | LAN | 2.45 | 196104150_PIT_LAN |
| Sam Jones | SFN | 2.28 | 196104160_PHI_SFN |
| Johnny Antonelli | CLE | 0.9 | 196104160_CLE_TEX |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennie Daniels | TEX | -5.23 | 196104150_CLE_TEX |
| Jerry Casale | ANA | -3 | 196104150_ANA_BOS |
| Robin Roberts | PHI | -2.2 | 196104160_PHI_SFN |
| Mudcat Grant | CLE | -1.39 | 196104150_CLE_TEX |
| Tom Brewer | BOS | -1.35 | 196104170_ANA_BOS |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1961-04-17.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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