Division
#	Central Division	MP	W	D	L	R	PCT	Form
1.	Hiroshima Carp	71	38	1	32	319:251	0.542
2.	Hanshin Tigers	72	33	2	37	273:267	0.472
3.	Yokohama BayStars	71	31	2	38	263:263	0.451
4.	Yomiuri Giants	71	31	2	38	267:281	0.451
5.	Chunichi Dragons	72	26	0	46	276:333	0.361
6.	Yakult Swallows	72	24	0	48	265:345	0.333
#	Pacific Division	MP	W	D	L	R	PCT	Form
1.	Fukuoka S. Hawks	72	43	3	26	310:204	0.618
2.	Nippon Ham Fighters	72	42	1	29	310:234	0.590
3.	Chiba Lotte Marines	71	34	2	35	321:326	0.493
4.	Seibu Lions	72	30	2	40	303:297	0.431
5.	Orix Buffaloes	71	27	1	43	268:326	0.387
6.	Rakuten Gold. Eagles	71	26	2	43	263:311	0.380