Template:1997 AL Central standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Indians | 86 | 75 | .534 | — | 44–37 | 42–38 |
| Chicago White Sox | 80 | 81 | .497 | 6 | 45–36 | 35–45 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 78 | 83 | .484 | 8 | 47–33 | 31–50 |
| Minnesota Twins | 68 | 94 | .420 | 18½ | 35–46 | 33–48 |
| Kansas City Royals | 67 | 94 | .416 | 19 | 33–47 | 34–47 |