Final standings (official)
Central League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yakult Swallows Champion | 131 | 69 | 61 | 1 | .531 | — |
| 2 | Yomiuri Giants | 130 | 67 | 63 | 0 | .515 | 2.0 |
| 3 | Hanshin Tigers | 132 | 67 | 63 | 2 | .515 | 2.0 |
| 4 | Hiroshima Toyo Carp | 130 | 66 | 64 | 0 | .508 | 3.0 |
| 5 | Yokohama Taiyo Whales | 131 | 61 | 69 | 1 | .469 | 8.0 |
| 6 | Chunichi Dragons | 130 | 60 | 70 | 0 | .462 | 9.0 |
Pacific League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seibu Lions Champion | 130 | 80 | 47 | 3 | .630 | — |
| 2 | Kintetsu Buffaloes | 130 | 74 | 50 | 6 | .597 | 4.5 |
| 3 | Orix BlueWave | 130 | 61 | 64 | 5 | .488 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Fukuoka Daiei Hawks | 130 | 57 | 72 | 1 | .442 | 24.0 |
| 5 | Nippon-Ham Fighters | 130 | 54 | 73 | 3 | .425 | 26.0 |
| 6 | Chiba Lotte Marines | 130 | 54 | 74 | 2 | .422 | 26.5 |
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.