Final standings (official)
Central League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chunichi Dragons Champion | 135 | 81 | 54 | 0 | .600 | — |
| 2 | Yomiuri Giants | 135 | 75 | 60 | 0 | .556 | 6.0 |
| 3 | Yokohama BayStars | 135 | 71 | 64 | 0 | .526 | 10.0 |
| 4 | Yakult Swallows | 135 | 66 | 69 | 0 | .489 | 15.0 |
| 5 | Hiroshima Toyo Carp | 135 | 57 | 78 | 0 | .422 | 24.0 |
| 6 | Hanshin Tigers | 135 | 55 | 80 | 0 | .407 | 26.0 |
Pacific League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fukuoka Daiei Hawks Champion | 135 | 78 | 54 | 3 | .591 | — |
| 2 | Seibu Lions | 135 | 75 | 59 | 1 | .560 | 4.0 |
| 3 | Orix BlueWave | 135 | 68 | 65 | 2 | .511 | 10.5 |
| 4 | Chiba Lotte Marines | 135 | 63 | 70 | 2 | .474 | 15.5 |
| 5 | Nippon-Ham Fighters | 135 | 60 | 73 | 2 | .451 | 18.5 |
| 6 | Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes | 135 | 54 | 77 | 4 | .412 | 23.5 |
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.