Final standings (official)
Central League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hiroshima Toyo Carp Champion | 132 | 74 | 56 | 2 | .569 | — |
| 2 | Chunichi Dragons | 131 | 71 | 59 | 1 | .546 | 3.0 |
| 3 | Yakult Swallows | 132 | 67 | 63 | 2 | .515 | 7.0 |
| 4 | Yomiuri Giants | 130 | 66 | 64 | 0 | .508 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Yokohama Taiyo Whales | 131 | 64 | 66 | 1 | .492 | 10.0 |
| 6 | Hanshin Tigers | 130 | 48 | 82 | 0 | .369 | 26.0 |
Pacific League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seibu Lions Champion | 130 | 81 | 43 | 6 | .653 | — |
| 2 | Kintetsu Buffaloes | 130 | 77 | 48 | 5 | .616 | 4.5 |
| 3 | Orix BlueWave | 130 | 64 | 63 | 3 | .504 | 18.5 |
| 4 | Nippon-Ham Fighters | 130 | 53 | 72 | 5 | .424 | 28.5 |
| 5 | Fukuoka Daiei Hawks | 130 | 53 | 73 | 4 | .421 | 29.0 |
| 6 | Lotte Orions | 130 | 48 | 77 | 5 | .384 | 33.5 |
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.