| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Seaver | NYN | 8.92 | 197104160_PIT_NYN |
| Jim Palmer | BAL | 5.96 | 197104150_BAL_CLE |
| Mel Stottlemyre | NYA | 5.54 | 197104150_DET_NYA |
| Sam McDowell | CLE | 5.23 | 197104140_BAL_CLE |
| Bob Gibson | SLN | 5.22 | 197104160_SLN_SDN |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Griffin | HOU | -2.66 | 197104140_HOU_SFN |
| Gary Peters | BOS | -2.51 | 197104160_BOS_DET |
| Reggie Cleveland | SLN | -2.24 | 197104150_SLN_LAN |
| Tom Murphy | ANA | -2 | 197104150_ANA_KCA |
| Woodie Fryman | PHI | -1.67 | 197104140_PIT_PHI |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1971-04-16.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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