Final standings (official)
Central League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chunichi Dragons Champion | 138 | 79 | 56 | 3 | .585 | — |
| 2 | Yakult Swallows | 138 | 72 | 64 | 2 | .529 | 7.5 |
| 3 | Yomiuri Giants | 138 | 71 | 64 | 3 | .526 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Hanshin Tigers | 138 | 66 | 70 | 2 | .485 | 13.5 |
| 5 | Hiroshima Toyo Carp | 138 | 60 | 77 | 1 | .438 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Yokohama BayStars | 138 | 59 | 76 | 3 | .437 | 20.0 |
Pacific League
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| Rank | Team | G | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seibu Lions Champion | 133 | 74 | 58 | 1 | .561 |
| 2 | Fukuoka Daiei Hawks | 133 | 77 | 52 | 4 | .597 |
| 3 | Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters | 133 | 66 | 65 | 2 | .504 |
| 4 | Chiba Lotte Marines | 133 | 65 | 65 | 3 | .500 |
| 5 | Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes | 133 | 61 | 70 | 2 | .466 |
| 6 | Orix BlueWave | 133 | 49 | 82 | 2 | .374 |
Season rules and notes
- Pacific League: The official standings for this season do not list games behind.
- 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.