Final standings (official)
Central League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hiroshima Toyo Carp Champion | 130 | 67 | 50 | 13 | .573 | — |
| 2 | Yokohama Taiyo Whales | 130 | 59 | 54 | 17 | .522 | 6.0 |
| 3 | Chunichi Dragons | 130 | 59 | 57 | 14 | .509 | 7.5 |
| 4 | Hanshin Tigers | 130 | 61 | 60 | 9 | .504 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Yomiuri Giants | 130 | 58 | 62 | 10 | .483 | 10.5 |
| 6 | Yakult Swallows | 130 | 48 | 69 | 13 | .410 | 19.0 |
Pacific League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | Rank (1st/2nd half) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kintetsu Buffaloes Champion | 130 | 74 | 45 | 11 | .622 | 1/2 |
| 2 | Hankyu Braves | 130 | 75 | 44 | 11 | .630 | 2/1 |
| 3 | Nippon-Ham Fighters | 130 | 63 | 60 | 7 | .512 | 3/4 |
| 4 | Lotte Orions | 130 | 55 | 63 | 12 | .466 | 4/3 |
| 5 | Nankai Hawks | 130 | 46 | 73 | 11 | .387 | 5/6 |
| 6 | Seibu Lions | 130 | 45 | 73 | 12 | .381 | 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.