| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Guidry | NYA | 7.72 | 198004260_CHA_NYA |
| Gaylord Perry | TEX | 7.43 | 198004250_TEX_CLE |
| J.R. Richard | HOU | 7.04 | 198004250_NYN_HOU |
| Mike Caldwell | MIL | 6.33 | 198004260_TOR_MIL |
| Craig Swan | NYN | 4.07 | 198004260_NYN_HOU |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Knapp | ANA | -3.29 | 198004260_ANA_SEA |
| Bruce Hurst | BOS | -2.47 | 198004260_BOS_DET |
| Milt Wilcox | DET | -1.7 | 198004260_BOS_DET |
| Jim Beattie | SEA | -1.49 | 198004260_ANA_SEA |
| Pete Falcone | NYN | -1.39 | 198004250_NYN_HOU |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1980-04-26.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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