| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Seaver | NYN | 8.92 | 197104160_PIT_NYN |
| Dick Bosman | TEX | 6.5 | 197104170_TEX_CLE |
| Jim Palmer | BAL | 5.96 | 197104150_BAL_CLE |
| Gaylord Perry | SFN | 5.87 | 197104170_CHN_SFN |
| Mel Stottlemyre | NYA | 5.54 | 197104150_DET_NYA |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Peters | BOS | -2.51 | 197104160_BOS_DET |
| Mike Kekich | NYA | -2.25 | 197104170_NYA_BAL |
| Reggie Cleveland | SLN | -2.24 | 197104150_SLN_LAN |
| Tom Murphy | ANA | -2 | 197104150_ANA_KCA |
| Frank Reberger | SFN | -1.66 | 197104150_HOU_SFN |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1971-04-17.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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