| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Koosman | NYN | 5.81 | 197104230_NYN_CHN |
| Jim Palmer | BAL | 5.5 | 197104250_BAL_ANA |
| Dick Bosman | TEX | 5.32 | 197104250_MIL_TEX |
| Sam McDowell | CLE | 4.52 | 197104230_CLE_KCA |
| Fritz Peterson | NYA | 4.37 | 197104250_MIN_NYA |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lew Krausse | MIL | -3.17 | 197104240_MIL_TEX |
| Bill Stoneman | WAS | -3 | 197104250_WAS_HOU |
| Clay Kirby | SDN | -2.68 | 197104252_SDN_ATL |
| Bill Champion | PHI | -2.38 | 197104240_PHI_SLN |
| Tom Murphy | ANA | -2.11 | 197104240_BAL_ANA |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1971-04-25.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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