| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Palmer | BAL | 6.15 | 197104200_BAL_DET |
| Fritz Peterson | NYA | 5.27 | 197104200_TEX_NYA |
| Sam McDowell | CLE | 5.24 | 197104181_TEX_CLE |
| Jim Perry | MIN | 2.72 | 197104200_KCA_MIN |
| Claude Osteen | LAN | 1.8 | 197104180_HOU_LAN |
| 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 | -2.44 | 197104200_CLE_BOS |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1971-04-20.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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