2005 Season
30 teams competed during the 2005 baseball season across multiple divisions.
Season Overview
Explore complete statistics, standings, and postseason results from the 2005 baseball season.
Postseason
World Series
CHA defeated HOU (4-0)
American League Championship Series
CHA defeated LAA (4-1)
National League Championship Series
HOU defeated SLN (4-2)
American League Division Series
CHA defeated BOS (3-0)
American League Division Series
LAA defeated NYA (3-2)
National League Division Series
SLN defeated SDN (3-0)
National League Division Series
HOU defeated ATL (3-1)
American League Central
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago White Sox ★ | 99 | 63 | 0.611 | 1 |
| Cleveland Indians | 93 | 69 | 0.574 | 2 |
| Minnesota Twins | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | 3 |
| Detroit Tigers | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 4 |
| Kansas City Royals | 56 | 106 | 0.346 | 5 |
American League East
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees ★ | 95 | 67 | 0.586 | 1 |
| Boston Red Sox | 95 | 67 | 0.586 | 2 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 80 | 82 | 0.494 | 3 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 74 | 88 | 0.457 | 4 |
| Tampa Bay Devil Rays | 67 | 95 | 0.414 | 5 |
American League West
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ★ | 95 | 67 | 0.586 | 1 |
| Oakland Athletics | 88 | 74 | 0.543 | 2 |
| Texas Rangers | 79 | 83 | 0.488 | 3 |
| Seattle Mariners | 69 | 93 | 0.426 | 4 |
National League Central
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Cardinals ★ | 100 | 62 | 0.617 | 1 |
| Houston Astros | 89 | 73 | 0.549 | 2 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 81 | 81 | 0.500 | 3 |
| Chicago Cubs | 79 | 83 | 0.488 | 4 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 73 | 89 | 0.451 | 5 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 67 | 95 | 0.414 | 6 |
National League East
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves ★ | 90 | 72 | 0.556 | 1 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 88 | 74 | 0.543 | 2 |
| Florida Marlins | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | 3 |
| New York Mets | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | 3 |
| Washington Nationals | 81 | 81 | 0.500 | 5 |
National League West
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Padres ★ | 82 | 80 | 0.506 | 1 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 77 | 85 | 0.475 | 2 |
| San Francisco Giants | 75 | 87 | 0.463 | 3 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 4 |
| Colorado Rockies | 67 | 95 | 0.414 | 5 |
Season Leaders
View the 2005 season's statistical leaders in batting, pitching, and fielding categories.