1972 American League Standings
1972 American League Teams, Rosters and Statistics
1972 American League Statistical Leaders
Postseason
American League Championship Series - Oakland Athletics over Detroit Tigers 3-2World Series - Oakland Athletics over Cincinnati Reds 4-3
1972 AL Regular Season Standings
| Team | W | L | R | RA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Division | ||||||
| Detroit Tigers | 86 | 70 | 558 | 514 | Won Division | |
| Boston Red Sox | 85 | 70 | 640 | 620 | ||
| Baltimore Orioles | 80 | 74 | 519 | 430 | ||
| New York Yankees | 79 | 76 | 557 | 527 | ||
| Cleveland Indians | 72 | 84 | 472 | 519 | ||
| Milwaukee Brewers | 65 | 91 | 493 | 595 | ||
| West Division | ||||||
| Oakland Athletics | 93 | 62 | 604 | 457 | Won World Series | |
| Chicago White Sox | 87 | 67 | 566 | 538 | ||
| Minnesota Twins | 77 | 77 | 537 | 535 | ||
| Kansas City Royals | 76 | 78 | 580 | 545 | ||
| California Angels | 75 | 80 | 454 | 533 | ||
| Texas Rangers | 54 | 100 | 461 | 628 | ||
