Final standings (official)
Central League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hiroshima Toyo Carp Champion | 130 | 73 | 46 | 11 | .613 | — |
| 2 | Yomiuri Giants | 130 | 75 | 48 | 7 | .610 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Hanshin Tigers | 130 | 60 | 60 | 10 | .500 | 13.5 |
| 4 | Yokohama Taiyo Whales | 130 | 56 | 69 | 5 | .448 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Chunichi Dragons | 130 | 54 | 67 | 9 | .446 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Yakult Swallows | 130 | 49 | 77 | 4 | .389 | 27.5 |
Pacific League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seibu Lions Champion | 130 | 68 | 49 | 13 | .581 | — |
| 2 | Kintetsu Buffaloes | 130 | 66 | 52 | 12 | .559 | 2.5 |
| 3 | Hankyu Braves | 130 | 63 | 57 | 10 | .525 | 6.5 |
| 4 | Lotte Orions | 130 | 57 | 64 | 9 | .471 | 13.0 |
| 5 | Nippon-Ham Fighters | 130 | 57 | 65 | 8 | .467 | 13.5 |
| 6 | Nankai Hawks | 130 | 49 | 73 | 8 | .402 | 21.5 |
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.