| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Rogers | WAS | 6.04 | 197904200_WAS_CHN |
| Ron Guidry | NYA | 5.95 | 197904220_TEX_NYA |
| J.R. Richard | HOU | 4.52 | 197904200_PIT_HOU |
| Burt Hooton | LAN | 4.37 | 197904210_LAN_SFN |
| Steve Carlton | PHI | 3.87 | 197904220_NYN_PHI |
| Starter | Tm | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Travers | MIL | -4.64 | 197904210_MIL_BAL |
| Tom Underwood | TOR | -3.82 | 197904220_TOR_DET |
| Glenn Abbott | SEA | -3.53 | 197904220_SEA_MIN |
| Pete Falcone | NYN | -3.1 | 197904220_NYN_PHI |
| Steve Stone | BAL | -2.89 | 197904200_MIL_BAL |
Based on accumulated WAA for this season up to 1979-04-22.
| Rank | WAA | Name | IP | Tm |
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