Final standings (official)
Central League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chunichi Dragons Champion | 130 | 64 | 47 | 19 | .577 | — |
| 2 | Yomiuri Giants | 130 | 66 | 50 | 14 | .569 | 0.5 |
| 3 | Hanshin Tigers | 130 | 65 | 57 | 8 | .533 | 4.5 |
| 4 | Hiroshima Toyo Carp | 130 | 59 | 58 | 13 | .504 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Yokohama Taiyo Whales | 130 | 53 | 65 | 12 | .449 | 14.5 |
| 6 | Yakult Swallows | 130 | 45 | 75 | 10 | .375 | 23.5 |
Pacific League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | Rank (1st/2nd half) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seibu Lions Champion | 130 | 68 | 58 | 4 | .540 | 1/3 |
| 2 | Nippon-Ham Fighters | 130 | 67 | 52 | 11 | .563 | 4/1 |
| 3 | Kintetsu Buffaloes | 130 | 63 | 57 | 10 | .525 | 3/2 |
| 4 | Hankyu Braves | 130 | 62 | 60 | 8 | .508 | 2/5 |
| 5 | Lotte Orions | 130 | 54 | 69 | 7 | .439 | 6/4 |
| 6 | Nankai Hawks | 130 | 53 | 71 | 6 | .427 | 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.