Division
#	Central Division	MP	W	D	L	R	PCT	Form
1.	Yokohama BayStars	72	43	1	28	329:296	0.604
2.	Chunichi Dragons	72	39	2	31	275:247	0.556
3.	Hiroshima Carp	71	39	1	31	290:289	0.556
4.	Yomiuri Giants	71	39	0	32	364:310	0.549
5.	Hanshin Tigers	72	39	1	32	255:269	0.549
6.	Yakult Swallows	71	28	2	41	321:400	0.408
#	Pacific Division	MP	W	D	L	R	PCT	Form
1.	Fukuoka S. Hawks	72	42	3	27	299:296	0.604
2.	Seibu Lions	72	43	0	29	388:381	0.597
3.	Chiba Lotte Marines	71	37	2	32	301:296	0.535
4.	Rakuten Gold. Eagles	71	36	2	33	270:267	0.521
5.	Nippon Ham Fighters	72	35	3	34	283:302	0.507
6.	Orix Buffaloes	71	32	5	34	264:313	0.486