| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Palmer | BAL | 4.65 | 197904110_NYA_BAL |
| Steve Rogers | WAS | 4.46 | 197904110_WAS_NYN |
| Ron Guidry | NYA | 3.63 | 197904100_NYA_BAL |
| Burt Hooton | LAN | 3.46 | 197904100_LAN_HOU |
| Dave Goltz | MIN | 3.29 | 197904110_MIN_ANA |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Falcone | NYN | -3.93 | 197904110_WAS_NYN |
| Glenn Abbott | SEA | -3.62 | 197904100_OAK_SEA |
| Rick Wise | CLE | -3.17 | 197904100_CLE_TEX |
| Bill Travers | MIL | -2.98 | 197904120_BOS_MIL |
| Chris Knapp | ANA | -2.87 | 197904120_MIN_ANA |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1979-04-12.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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