| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Seaver | NYN | 11.8 | 197104260_NYN_SLN |
| Bob Gibson | SLN | 6.78 | 197104260_NYN_SLN |
| Gaylord Perry | SFN | 5.65 | 197104270_SFN_ATL |
| Mel Stottlemyre | NYA | 5.6 | 197104270_CHA_NYA |
| Jim Palmer | BAL | 5.5 | 197104250_BAL_ANA |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Stoneman | WAS | -3 | 197104250_WAS_HOU |
| Clay Kirby | SDN | -2.68 | 197104252_SDN_ATL |
| Tom Griffin | HOU | -2.21 | 197104260_PHI_HOU |
| Gary Peters | BOS | -2.05 | 197104250_CHA_BOS |
| Steve Hargan | CLE | -2.01 | 197104250_CLE_KCA |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1971-04-27.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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