| 1979 NPB season | |
|---|---|
| League | Nippon Professional Baseball |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Regular Season | |
| Season MVP | CL: Yutaka Enatsu (HIR) PL: Charlie Manuel (KIN) |
| League Postseason | |
| CL champions | Hiroshima Toyo Carp |
| CL runners-up | Yokohama Taiyo Whales |
| PL champions | Kintetsu Buffaloes |
| PL runners-up | Hankyu Braves |
| Japan Series | |
| Champions | Hiroshima Toyo Carp |
| Runners-up | Kintetsu Buffaloes |
| Finals MVP | Yoshihiko Takahashi (HIR) |
The 1979 Nippon Professional Baseball season was the 30th season of operation for the league.