Division
#	Central Division	MP	W	D	L	R	PCT	Form
1.	Hiroshima Carp	72	45	2	25	368:321	0.639
2.	Yakult Swallows	71	41	0	30	392:361	0.577
3.	Chunichi Dragons	71	36	2	33	283:265	0.521
4.	Yomiuri Giants	72	33	1	38	315:295	0.465
5.	Yokohama BayStars	72	33	1	38	295:347	0.465
6.	Hanshin Tigers	71	27	2	42	237:296	0.394
#	Pacific Division	MP	W	D	L	R	PCT	Form
1.	Seibu Lions	71	45	2	24	421:364	0.648
2.	Nippon Ham Fighters	71	40	2	29	299:278	0.577
3.	Fukuoka S. Hawks	71	40	1	30	328:294	0.570
4.	Orix Buffaloes	72	33	2	37	258:287	0.472
5.	Chiba Lotte Marines	72	28	1	43	239:307	0.396
6.	Rakuten Gold. Eagles	72	22	0	50	228:331	0.306