| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Messersmith | LAN | 10.15 | 197408170_LAN_PIT |
| Jon Matlack | NYN | 6.58 | 197408180_NYN_CIN |
| Luis Tiant | BOS | 5.22 | 197408180_MIN_BOS |
| Buzz Capra | ATL | 3.44 | 197408170_PHI_ATL |
| Jim Lonborg | PHI | 1.6 | 197408170_PHI_ATL |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Bryant | SFN | -3.76 | 197408190_SFN_PIT |
| Bill Greif | SDN | -2.74 | 197408180_SDN_CHN |
| Jim Slaton | MIL | -2.7 | 197408180_MIL_ANA |
| Lerrin LaGrow | DET | -1.46 | 197408170_DET_OAK |
| John Curtis | SLN | -1.44 | 197408180_SFN_SLN |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1974-08-19.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +004+ | 6.74 | Andy Messersmith | 219 | LAN |
| +007+ | 6.39 | Gaylord Perry | 225.7 | CLE |
| +013+ | 5.21 | Phil Niekro | 215 | ATL |
| +017+ | 4.72 | Jim Barr | 174 | SFN |
| +019+ | 4.51 | Jon Matlack | 192.3 | NYN |
| +023+ | 4.18 | Buzz Capra | 148.3 | ATL |
| +024+ | 4.15 | Jim Hunter | 229.7 | OAK |
| +025+ | 4.06 | Luis Tiant | 243.3 | BOS |
| +027+ | 3.83 | Tommy John | 153 | LAN |
| +029+ | 3.54 | Ken Brett | 168.3 | PIT |
| +031+ | 3.49 | Lynn McGlothen | 173.7 | SLN |
| +034+ | 3.38 | Don Gullett | 188.3 | CIN |
| +042+ | 3.08 | Steve Busby | 224.3 | KCA |
| +046+ | 2.99 | Jim Perry | 183.3 | CLE |
| +047+ | 2.93 | Bert Blyleven | 208.3 | MIN |
| +049+ | 2.92 | Jim Lonborg | 216 | PHI |
| +054+ | 2.8 | Vida Blue | 221.3 | OAK |
| +055+ | 2.79 | Larry Dierker | 166.3 | HOU |
| +056+ | 2.74 | Bruce DalCanton | 138.7 | KCA |
| +060+ | 2.71 | Steve Carlton | 216 | PHI |
| +063+ | 2.64 | Ed Sprague | 91 | MIL |
| +064+ | 2.64 | Ross Grimsley | 217 | BAL |
| +066+ | 2.61 | Nolan Ryan | 246 | ANA |
| +069+ | 2.39 | Doug Rau | 153.3 | LAN |
| +072+ | 2.34 | Joe Decker | 191.7 | MIN |
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