| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Seaver | NYN | 8.92 | 197104160_PIT_NYN |
| Dick Bosman | TEX | 6.5 | 197104170_TEX_CLE |
| Gaylord Perry | SFN | 5.87 | 197104170_CHN_SFN |
| Sam McDowell | CLE | 5.24 | 197104181_TEX_CLE |
| Bob Gibson | SLN | 5.22 | 197104160_SLN_SDN |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Stoneman | WAS | -3.64 | 197104182_CIN_WAS |
| Lew Krausse | MIL | -3.45 | 197104182_KCA_MIL |
| Rich Robertson | SFN | -3.24 | 197104182_CHN_SFN |
| Clay Kirby | SDN | -3.08 | 197104180_SLN_SDN |
| Gary Peters | BOS | -2.51 | 197104160_BOS_DET |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1971-04-18.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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