2001 Pro Yakyu Preseason Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct. | GB | Last 10 | Streak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Fukuoka Daiei Hawks | 8 | 4 | 3 | .667 | - | 6-3-1 | W2 |
| 2 |  Orix BlueWave | 9 | 5 | 0 | .643 | - | 6-4 | L2 |
| 3 |  Seibu Lions | 9 | 5 | 1 | .643 | - | 7-2-1 | W2 |
| 4 |  Nippon Ham Fighters | 8 | 5 | 1 | .615 | 0.5 | 7-2-1 | W5 |
| 5 |  Yakult Swallows | 9 | 7 | 2 | .563 | 1 | 6-3-1 | W1 |
| 6 |  Hiroshima Toyo Carp | 7 | 6 | 2 | .538 | 1.5 | 4-4-2 | T1 |
| 7 |  Yokohama BayStars | 8 | 7 | 2 | .533 | 1.5 | 4-5-1 | T1 |
| 8 |  Chunichi Dragons | 8 | 8 | 2 | .500 | 2 | 4-5-1 | T1 |
| 9 |  Yomiuri Giants | 7 | 10 | 2 | .412 | 3.5 | 4-5-1 | L1 |
| 10 |  Chiba Lotte Marines | 5 | 8 | 0 | .385 | 3.5 | 4-6 | L1 |
| 11 |  Hanshin Tigers | 6 | 12 | 1 | .333 | 5 | 2-7-1 | T1 |
| 12 |  Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes | 2 | 9 | 2 | .182 | 5.5 | 2-6-2 | L1 |
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