| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Palmer | BAL | 7.28 | 197404170_BAL_DET |
| Nolan Ryan | ANA | 4.38 | 197404160_MIN_ANA |
| Gaylord Perry | CLE | 3.41 | 197404170_CLE_MIL |
| Steve Rogers | WAS | 3 | 197404170_NYN_WAS |
| Bob Gibson | SLN | 2.82 | 197404160_SLN_PHI |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Arlin | SDN | -4.57 | 197404160_SDN_ATL |
| Ron Reed | ATL | -4.08 | 197404160_SDN_ATL |
| Woodie Fryman | DET | -2.32 | 197404170_BAL_DET |
| Clay Kirby | CIN | -1.92 | 197404160_LAN_CIN |
| Jerry Reuss | PIT | -1.7 | 197404170_PIT_CHN |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1974-04-18.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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