Template:1901 American League standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago White Stockings | 83 | 53 | .610 | — | 49–21 | 34–32 |
| Boston Americans | 79 | 57 | .581 | 4 | 49–20 | 30–37 |
| Detroit Tigers | 74 | 61 | .548 | 8½ | 42–27 | 32–34 |
| Philadelphia Athletics | 74 | 62 | .544 | 9 | 42–24 | 32–38 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 68 | 65 | .511 | 13½ | 40–25 | 28–40 |
| Washington Senators | 61 | 72 | .459 | 20½ | 31–35 | 30–37 |
| Cleveland Blues | 54 | 82 | .397 | 29 | 28–39 | 26–43 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 48 | 89 | .350 | 35½ | 32–37 | 16–52 |