| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Carlton | PHI | 6.44 | 198104240_PHI_CHN |
| Joe Niekro | HOU | 4.12 | 198104240_CIN_HOU |
| Tommy John | NYA | 3.25 | 198104240_TOR_NYA |
| Tom Seaver | CIN | 2.99 | 198104230_CIN_HOU |
| Ken Forsch | ANA | 2.76 | 198104220_SEA_ANA |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Abbott | SEA | -5.81 | 198104240_OAK_SEA |
| Len Barker | CLE | -2.84 | 198104220_CLE_KCA |
| Mike Krukow | CHN | -2.18 | 198104220_CHN_SLN |
| Bob Walk | ATL | -1.89 | 198104240_ATL_SFN |
| Rich Gale | KCA | -1.78 | 198104240_KCA_MIL |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1981-04-24.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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