| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bert Blyleven | PIT | 2.65 | 197804080_CHN_PIT |
| Tommy John | LAN | 1.26 | 197804080_LAN_ATL |
| Wayne Garland | CLE | 0.92 | 197804080_KCA_CLE |
| Nolan Ryan | ANA | 0.78 | 197804080_OAK_ANA |
| Dennis Leonard | KCA | 0.49 | 197804080_KCA_CLE |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell | SEA | -2.69 | 197804080_MIN_SEA |
| Dick Ruthven | ATL | -2.02 | 197804080_LAN_ATL |
| Francisco Barrios | CHA | -1.39 | 197804080_BOS_CHA |
| Paul Thormodsgard | MIN | -1.32 | 197804080_MIN_SEA |
| Ray Burris | CHN | -0.72 | 197804080_CHN_PIT |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1978-04-08.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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