Template:2002 AL Central standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Twins | 94 | 67 | .584 | — | 54–27 | 40–40 |
| Chicago White Sox | 81 | 81 | .500 | 13½ | 47–34 | 34–47 |
| Cleveland Indians | 74 | 88 | .457 | 20½ | 39–42 | 35–46 |
| Kansas City Royals | 62 | 100 | .383 | 32½ | 37–44 | 25–56 |
| Detroit Tigers | 55 | 106 | .342 | 39 | 33–47 | 22–59 |