| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Seaver | NYN | 11.7 | 197205060_SDN_NYN |
| Wilbur Wood | CHA | 9.11 | 197205050_CHA_CLE |
| Jim Palmer | BAL | 6.88 | 197205050_KCA_BAL |
| Gaylord Perry | CLE | 6.53 | 197205060_CHA_CLE |
| Fritz Peterson | NYA | 3.7 | 197205050_NYA_OAK |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Reed | ATL | -4.6 | 197205070_ATL_SLN |
| Reggie Cleveland | SLN | -2.82 | 197205070_ATL_SLN |
| Denny McLain | OAK | -2.46 | 197205070_NYA_OAK |
| Jack Billingham | CIN | -2.2 | 197205070_PIT_CIN |
| Bill Greif | SDN | -2.12 | 197205060_SDN_NYN |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1972-05-07.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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