| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Carlton | PHI | 4.61 | 198104130_PIT_PHI |
| Tommy John | NYA | 4.45 | 198104130_NYA_TOR |
| Phil Niekro | ATL | 2.95 | 198104130_ATL_HOU |
| Ken Forsch | ANA | 2.3 | 198104120_ANA_SEA |
| Don Sutton | HOU | 1.64 | 198104110_HOU_LAN |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Denny | CLE | -3.5 | 198104120_MIL_CLE |
| Milt Wilcox | DET | -3.43 | 198104110_TOR_DET |
| Lynn McGlothen | CHN | -3.33 | 198104110_NYN_CHN |
| Bob Knepper | HOU | -2.73 | 198104130_ATL_HOU |
| Ken Clay | SEA | -1.94 | 198104120_ANA_SEA |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1981-04-13.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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