| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Palmer | BAL | 6.88 | 197904240_BAL_ANA |
| J.R. Richard | HOU | 5.34 | 197904260_HOU_CHN |
| Tommy John | NYA | 5.05 | 197904240_NYA_OAK |
| Steve Rogers | WAS | 4.71 | 197904250_SDN_WAS |
| Ferguson Jenkins | TEX | 3.63 | 197904250_TOR_TEX |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Stone | BAL | -3 | 197904250_BAL_ANA |
| Jerry Augustine | MIL | -2.82 | 197904262_DET_MIL |
| Rick Wise | CLE | -2.73 | 197904240_MIN_CLE |
| Paul Mitchell | SEA | -2.26 | 197904260_BOS_SEA |
| Jim Kaat | PHI | -2.18 | 197904240_LAN_PHI |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1979-04-26.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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