| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy May | NYA | 7.82 | 198104290_NYA_DET |
| Steve Rogers | WAS | 5.62 | 198104290_WAS_PHI |
| Steve Carlton | PHI | 5.52 | 198104290_WAS_PHI |
| Jim Bibby | PIT | 3.11 | 198104290_PIT_NYN |
| Tom Seaver | CIN | 2.93 | 198104280_SDN_CIN |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Abbott | SEA | -8.16 | 198104290_SEA_MIN |
| Mike Torrez | BOS | -3.88 | 198104270_BOS_TEX |
| Mike Krukow | CHN | -3.03 | 198104291_SLN_CHN |
| Allen Ripley | SFN | -1.49 | 198104280_SFN_LAN |
| Bob Walk | ATL | -1.4 | 198104290_HOU_ATL |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1981-04-29.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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