Final standings (official)
Central League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yomiuri Giants Champion | 130 | 84 | 44 | 2 | .656 | — |
| 2 | Hiroshima Toyo Carp | 130 | 73 | 51 | 6 | .589 | 9.0 |
| 3 | Chunichi Dragons | 130 | 68 | 59 | 3 | .535 | 15.5 |
| 4 | Yakult Swallows | 130 | 55 | 72 | 3 | .433 | 28.5 |
| 5 | Hanshin Tigers | 130 | 54 | 75 | 1 | .419 | 30.5 |
| 6 | Yokohama Taiyo Whales | 130 | 47 | 80 | 3 | .370 | 36.5 |
Pacific League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kintetsu Buffaloes Champion | 130 | 71 | 54 | 5 | .568 | — |
| 2 | Orix Braves | 130 | 72 | 55 | 3 | .567 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Seibu Lions | 130 | 69 | 53 | 8 | .566 | 0.5 |
| 4 | Fukuoka Daiei Hawks | 130 | 59 | 64 | 7 | .480 | 11.0 |
| 5 | Nippon-Ham Fighters | 130 | 54 | 73 | 3 | .425 | 18.0 |
| 6 | Lotte Orions | 130 | 48 | 74 | 8 | .393 | 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.