Season Almanac
Led multiple categories: Johnny Bench (HR, RBI)
| Team | Record | Roster VAL | Top player | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 96-59 | 294.8 | Willie Stargell | Playoffs |
| Cincinnati Reds | 95-59 | 273.6 | Johnny Bench | Playoffs |
| Athletics | 93-62 | 281 | Joe Rudi | Playoffs |
| Chicago White Sox | 87-67 | 258.7 | Dick Allen | |
| Detroit Tigers | 86-70 | 251.6 | Mickey Lolich | Playoffs |
| Houston Astros | 84-69 | 264.5 | Cesar Cedeno | |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 85-70 | 259.1 | Jim Brewer | |
| Boston Red Sox | 85-70 | 251.1 | Reggie Smith | |
| Chicago Cubs | 85-70 | 214.7 | Billy Williams | |
| New York Mets | 83-73 | 239.9 | Tug McGraw | |
| Baltimore Orioles | 80-74 | 267.8 | Jim Palmer | |
| New York Yankees | 79-76 | 236.6 | Bobby Murcer | |
| Minnesota Twins | 77-77 | 249.5 | Harmon Killebrew | |
| Kansas City Royals | 76-78 | 252.7 | John Mayberry Sr. | |
| Los Angeles Angels | 75-80 | 176 | Nolan Ryan Jr. | |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 75-81 | 159 | Ted Simmons | |
| Cleveland Indians | 72-84 | 243.4 | Gaylord Perry | |
| Atlanta Braves | 70-84 | 216.4 | Hank Aaron | |
| Washington Nationals | 70-86 | 215.4 | Mike Marshall | |
| San Francisco Giants | 69-86 | 245.5 | Bobby Bonds | |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 65-91 | 227.5 | George Scott | |
| San Diego Padres | 58-95 | 205.6 | Nate Colbert | |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 59-97 | 200.2 | Steve Carlton | |
| Texas Rangers | 54-100 | 201 | Mike Paul |
Record basis: summed pitcher wins and losses.