Template:1971 AL West standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Athletics | 101 | 60 | .627 | — | 46–35 | 55–25 |
| Kansas City Royals | 85 | 76 | .528 | 16 | 44–37 | 41–39 |
| Chicago White Sox | 79 | 83 | .488 | 22½ | 39–42 | 40–41 |
| California Angels | 76 | 86 | .469 | 25½ | 35–46 | 41–40 |
| Minnesota Twins | 74 | 86 | .463 | 26½ | 37–42 | 37–44 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 69 | 92 | .429 | 32 | 34–48 | 35–44 |