Final standings (official)
Central League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yomiuri Giants Champion | 130 | 80 | 46 | 4 | .635 | — |
| 2 | Yakult Swallows | 130 | 62 | 58 | 10 | .517 | 15.0 |
| 3 | Chunichi Dragons | 130 | 64 | 61 | 5 | .512 | 15.5 |
| 4 | Hanshin Tigers | 130 | 55 | 63 | 12 | .466 | 21.0 |
| 5 | Hiroshima Toyo Carp | 130 | 51 | 67 | 12 | .432 | 25.0 |
| 6 | Taiyo Whales | 130 | 51 | 68 | 11 | .429 | 25.5 |
Pacific League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | Rank (1st/2nd half) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hankyu Braves Champion | 130 | 69 | 51 | 10 | .575 | 1/2 |
| 2 | Nankai Hawks | 130 | 63 | 55 | 12 | .534 | 2/3 |
| 3 | Lotte Orions | 130 | 60 | 57 | 13 | .513 | 5/1 |
| 4 | Kintetsu Buffaloes | 130 | 59 | 61 | 10 | .492 | 3/6 |
| 5 | Nippon-Ham Fighters | 130 | 58 | 61 | 11 | .487 | 4/4 |
| 6 | Crown Lighter Lions | 130 | 49 | 73 | 8 | .402 | 6/5 |
Season rules and notes
- Pacific League: This season used a split-season (first/second half) format; the rank column shows each half's finish. Row order follows the official annual ranking.
- Rows follow the official final standings (not necessarily in order of winning percentage).
This page is reference material. Where it differs from the official records, the official records take precedence.