| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Seaver | NYN | 13.16 | 197205010_NYN_SFN |
| Gaylord Perry | CLE | 6.24 | 197205020_CLE_TEX |
| Dave McNally | BAL | 3.97 | 197205020_CHA_BAL |
| Mel Stottlemyre | NYA | 2.93 | 197205020_ANA_NYA |
| Gary Nolan | CIN | 1.96 | 197204300_CIN_CHN |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Carrithers | SFN | -3.48 | 197205020_NYN_SFN |
| Steve Renko | WAS | -3.35 | 197205020_WAS_SDN |
| Denny McLain | OAK | -2.76 | 197204300_OAK_MIL |
| Ron Reed | ATL | -2.72 | 197205020_ATL_CHN |
| Bill Champion | PHI | -2.39 | 197204302_PHI_SDN |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1972-05-02.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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