| 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 |
| Joe Niekro | HOU | 4.56 | 198104300_HOU_ATL |
| Jim Bibby | PIT | 3.11 | 198104290_PIT_NYN |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Abbott | SEA | -8.16 | 198104290_SEA_MIN |
| Jesse Jefferson | ANA | -7.47 | 198104300_MIL_ANA |
| Mike Krukow | CHN | -3.03 | 198104291_SLN_CHN |
| Rich Gale | KCA | -2.06 | 198104300_KCA_TEX |
| Jackson Todd | TOR | -1.9 | 198104300_TOR_BAL |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1981-05-01.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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