| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Palmer | BAL | 5.63 | 197204180_DET_BAL |
| Wilbur Wood | CHA | 3.3 | 197204180_TEX_CHA |
| Gaylord Perry | CLE | 2.85 | 197204190_CLE_BOS |
| Fritz Peterson | NYA | 1.89 | 197204170_NYA_BAL |
| Andy Messersmith | ANA | 1.88 | 197204190_MIN_ANA |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Cleveland | SLN | -5.77 | 197204170_SLN_PHI |
| Denny McLain | OAK | -4.49 | 197204180_KCA_OAK |
| Mike Kekich | NYA | -3.4 | 197204190_MIL_NYA |
| Jerry Reuss | HOU | -3.26 | 197204190_HOU_CIN |
| Bill Champion | PHI | -2.97 | 197204180_SLN_PHI |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1972-04-19.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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