| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Palmer | BAL | 9.13 | 197208280_BAL_MIN |
| Gaylord Perry | CLE | 8.61 | 197208300_CLE_OAK |
| Steve Kline | NYA | 8.1 | 197208291_TEX_NYA |
| Steve Carlton | PHI | 7.73 | 197208300_PHI_HOU |
| Wilbur Wood | CHA | 7.69 | 197208300_CHA_BOS |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Reuss | HOU | -2.27 | 197208300_PHI_HOU |
| Reggie Cleveland | SLN | -1.29 | 197208290_SFN_SLN |
| Ernie McAnally | WAS | -1.23 | 197208300_WAS_ATL |
| Jim Panther | TEX | -1.13 | 197208300_TEX_NYA |
| Steve Arlin | SDN | -0.98 | 197208300_SDN_PIT |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1972-08-30.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +004+ | 8 | Jim Palmer | 222.3 | BAL |
| +005+ | 7.67 | Gaylord Perry | 279.7 | CLE |
| +007+ | 7.26 | Steve Carlton | 275.3 | PHI |
| +011+ | 6.93 | Steve Kline | 191.3 | NYA |
| +012+ | 6.82 | Wilbur Wood | 309.3 | CHA |
| +013+ | 6.78 | Jim Hunter | 244.7 | OAK |
| +018+ | 5.15 | Don Sutton | 210.7 | LAN |
| +021+ | 4.89 | Gary Nolan | 163 | CIN |
| +028+ | 4.37 | Mickey Lolich | 264.7 | DET |
| +031+ | 4.24 | Joe Coleman | 219.7 | DET |
| +033+ | 4.11 | Roger Nelson | 127 | KCA |
| +034+ | 4.05 | Jon Matlack | 193.3 | NYN |
| +035+ | 3.97 | Johnny Odom | 155 | OAK |
| +036+ | 3.87 | Pat Dobson | 231.3 | BAL |
| +042+ | 3.73 | Nolan Ryan | 206.7 | ANA |
| +045+ | 3.66 | Dick Tidrow | 189.3 | CLE |
| +051+ | 3.44 | Dick Woodson | 194.3 | MIN |
| +054+ | 3.33 | Steve Blass | 205 | PIT |
| +055+ | 3.3 | Mike Paul | 122 | TEX |
| +056+ | 3.29 | Dave McNally | 207.7 | BAL |
| +060+ | 3.16 | Jim Kaat | 113.3 | MIN |
| +063+ | 2.97 | Ray Corbin | 124.7 | MIN |
| +065+ | 2.92 | Bob Gibson | 216 | SLN |
| +068+ | 2.87 | Jim McAndrew | 128.3 | NYN |
| +069+ | 2.85 | Ken Holtzman | 215 | OAK |
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