1981 American League Standings
1981 American League Teams, Rosters and Statistics
1981 American League Statistical Leaders
Postseason
American League East Division Series - New York Yankees over Milwaukee Brewers 3-2American League West Division Series - Oakland Athletics over Kansas City Royals 3-0
American League Championship Series - New York Yankees over Oakland Athletics 3-0
World Series - Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees 4-2
1981 AL Regular Season Standings
| Team | W | L | R | RA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Division | ||||||
| Milwaukee Brewers | 62 | 47 | 493 | 459 | Won Division | |
| Baltimore Orioles | 59 | 46 | 429 | 437 | ||
| Detroit Tigers | 60 | 49 | 427 | 404 | ||
| New York Yankees | 59 | 48 | 421 | 343 | Won League Pennant | |
| Boston Red Sox | 59 | 49 | 519 | 481 | ||
| Cleveland Indians | 52 | 51 | 431 | 442 | ||
| Toronto Blue Jays | 37 | 69 | 329 | 466 | ||
| West Division | ||||||
| Oakland Athletics | 64 | 45 | 458 | 403 | Won Division | |
| Texas Rangers | 57 | 48 | 452 | 389 | ||
| Chicago White Sox | 54 | 52 | 476 | 423 | ||
| Kansas City Royals | 50 | 53 | 397 | 405 | Won Division | |
| California Angels | 51 | 59 | 476 | 453 | ||
| Seattle Mariners | 44 | 65 | 426 | 521 | ||
| Minnesota Twins | 41 | 68 | 378 | 486 | ||














