1971 Chicago White Sox season

The 1971 Chicago White Sox season was their 72nd season overall and 71st in the American League. They finished with a record of 79–83.

Offseason

 * December 31, 1970: Chuck Hartenstein was purchased by the White Sox from the Boston Red Sox.
 * March 29, 1971: Tommy McCraw was traded by the White Sox to the Washington Senators for Ed Stroud.
 * March 31, 1971: Duane Josephson and Danny Murphy were traded by the White Sox to the Boston Red Sox for Tony Muser and Vicente Romo.

Opening Day lineup

 * Lee Richard, SS
 * Jay Johnstone, CF
 * Mike Andrews, 2B
 * Bill Melton, 3B
 * Carlos May, 1B
 * Rick Reichardt, LF
 * Walt Williams, RF
 * Ed Herrmann, C
 * Tommy John, P

Notable transactions

 * June 8, 1971: 1971 Major League Baseball Draft
 * Warren Cromartie was drafted by the White Sox in the 7th round, but did not sign.
 * Jeff Holly was drafted by the White Sox in the 17th round.
 * July 7, 1971: Lee Maye was released by the White Sox.
 * August 6, 1971: Joe Henderson was acquired by the White Sox from the Algodoneros de Union Laguna of the Mexican League.

Batting
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; BB = Base on balls; SO = Strikeouts; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases

Pitching
Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; HR = Home runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts