| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Seaver | NYN | 10.24 | 197204260_NYN_SDN |
| Gaylord Perry | CLE | 5.53 | 197204280_CLE_KCA |
| Dave McNally | BAL | 4.28 | 197204260_BAL_KCA |
| Ferguson Jenkins | CHN | 4.09 | 197204280_CIN_CHN |
| Mel Stottlemyre | NYA | 3.09 | 197204280_MIN_NYA |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Cleveland | SLN | -3.89 | 197204280_SLN_HOU |
| Denny McLain | OAK | -2.47 | 197204260_OAK_NYA |
| Bob Moose | PIT | -2.41 | 197204280_ATL_PIT |
| Mike Kekich | NYA | -2.36 | 197204260_OAK_NYA |
| Don Carrithers | SFN | -1.94 | 197204280_WAS_SFN |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1972-04-28.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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