Final standings (official)
Central League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hiroshima Toyo Carp Champion | 130 | 73 | 44 | 13 | .624 | — |
| 2 | Yakult Swallows | 130 | 68 | 52 | 10 | .567 | 6.5 |
| 3 | Yomiuri Giants | 130 | 61 | 60 | 9 | .504 | 14.0 |
| 4 | Yokohama Taiyo Whales | 130 | 59 | 62 | 9 | .488 | 16.0 |
| 5 | Hanshin Tigers | 130 | 54 | 66 | 10 | .450 | 20.5 |
| 6 | Chunichi Dragons | 130 | 45 | 76 | 9 | .372 | 30.0 |
Pacific League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | Rank (1st/2nd half) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kintetsu Buffaloes Champion | 130 | 68 | 54 | 8 | .557 | 2/1 |
| 2 | Lotte Orions | 130 | 64 | 51 | 15 | .557 | 1/3 |
| 3 | Nippon-Ham Fighters | 130 | 66 | 53 | 11 | .555 | 2/2 |
| 4 | Seibu Lions | 130 | 62 | 64 | 4 | .492 | 6/4 |
| 5 | Hankyu Braves | 130 | 58 | 67 | 5 | .464 | 4/5 |
| 6 | Nankai Hawks | 130 | 48 | 77 | 5 | .384 | 5/6 |
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.