| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy May | NYA | 8.16 | 198104200_DET_NYA |
| Steve Rogers | WAS | 7.2 | 198104200_PHI_WAS |
| Phil Niekro | ATL | 4.43 | 198104190_SFN_ATL |
| Joe Niekro | HOU | 3.95 | 198104190_PIT_HOU |
| Jerry Reuss | LAN | 3.68 | 198104210_LAN_HOU |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Jefferson | ANA | -7.69 | 198104210_SEA_ANA |
| Glenn Abbott | SEA | -5.26 | 198104191_SEA_OAK |
| Mike Torrez | BOS | -4.83 | 198104200_TEX_BOS |
| John Denny | CLE | -3.11 | 198104200_CLE_KCA |
| Lynn McGlothen | CHN | -2.72 | 198104200_CHN_SLN |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1981-04-21.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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