Final standings (official)
Central League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hiroshima Toyo Carp Champion | 130 | 75 | 45 | 10 | .625 | — |
| 2 | Chunichi Dragons | 130 | 73 | 49 | 8 | .598 | 3.0 |
| 3 | Yomiuri Giants | 130 | 67 | 54 | 9 | .554 | 8.5 |
| 4 | Hanshin Tigers | 130 | 53 | 69 | 8 | .434 | 23.0 |
| 5 | Yakult Swallows | 130 | 51 | 71 | 8 | .418 | 25.0 |
| 6 | Yokohama Taiyo Whales | 130 | 46 | 77 | 7 | .374 | 30.5 |
Pacific League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hankyu Braves Champion | 130 | 75 | 45 | 10 | .625 | — |
| 2 | Lotte Orions | 130 | 64 | 51 | 15 | .557 | 8.5 |
| 3 | Seibu Lions | 130 | 62 | 61 | 7 | .504 | 14.5 |
| 4 | Kintetsu Buffaloes | 130 | 58 | 61 | 11 | .487 | 16.5 |
| 5 | Nankai Hawks | 130 | 53 | 65 | 12 | .449 | 21.0 |
| 6 | Nippon-Ham Fighters | 130 | 44 | 73 | 13 | .376 | 29.5 |
Season rules and notes
- 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.