1997 STANDINGS
| American League | ||||
| East | W | L | Pct | GB |
| Canton Indians | 100 | 62 | .617 | 0.0 |
| Buffalo Braves | 87 | 75 | .537 | 13.0 |
| Detroit 67 Riots | 83 | 79 | .512 | 17.0 |
| Virginia Sluggers | 64 | 98 | .395 | 36.0 |
| Central | W | L | Pct | GB |
| Columbus Explorers | 113 | 49 | .698 | 0.0 |
| Chicago Mobsters | 88 | 74 | .543 | 25.0 |
| Severn Express | 55 | 107 | .340 | 58.0 |
| Ohio Valley Buckeyes | 53 | 109 | .327 | 60.0 |
| West | W | L | Pct | GB |
| Emporium Red Raiders | 111 | 51 | .685 | 0.0 |
| Laredo Lightning | 78 | 84 | .481 | 33.0 |
| Philadelphia Boo Birds | 75 | 87 | .463 | 36.0 |
| Compton Posse | 65 | 97 | .401 | 46.0 |
| National League | ||||
| East | W | L | Pct | GB |
| Merrick Mudhogs | 106 | 56 | .654 | 0.0 |
| Mohawk Valley Rangers | 83 | 79 | .512 | 23.0 |
| Warfield Cheeseheads | 70 | 91 | .435 | 35.5 |
| New Jersey Cardinals | 62 | 98 | .388 | 43.0 |
| Central | W | L | Pct | GB |
| Tempe Tempers | 104 | 56 | .650 | 0.0 |
| New River Road Runners | 97 | 65 | .599 | 8.0 |
| Denver Avalanche | 68 | 94 | .420 | 37.0 |
| Santa Fe Devils | 58 | 104 | .358 | 47.0 |
| West | W | L | Pct | GB |
| Kansas City Athletics | 87 | 74 | .540 | 0.0 |
| Camarillo Quest | 83 | 79 | .512 | 4.5 |
| Northridge Quakes | 78 | 83 | .484 | 9.0 |
| Tacoma Tall Timbers | 72 | 89 | .447 | 15.0 |