| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Palmer | BAL | 6.32 | 197904190_BAL_NYA |
| Steve Rogers | WAS | 6.04 | 197904200_WAS_CHN |
| J.R. Richard | HOU | 4.52 | 197904200_PIT_HOU |
| Tommy John | NYA | 3.96 | 197904180_BAL_NYA |
| Dennis Leonard | KCA | 3.08 | 197904200_KCA_BOS |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Stone | BAL | -2.89 | 197904200_MIL_BAL |
| Rick Honeycutt | SEA | -2.08 | 197904180_SEA_OAK |
| Chris Knapp | ANA | -1.91 | 197904180_ANA_MIN |
| Randy Lerch | PHI | -1.36 | 197904180_PHI_PIT |
| Bruce Kison | PIT | -0.98 | 197904200_PIT_HOU |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1979-04-20.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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