They finished with a record of 77–85, giving them fifth place in the American League West, 8 games behind of the first place Minnesota Twins.
The White Sox spent most of 1987 in the cellar, occupying last place from June 9 until September 30, but won 9 of their last 10 to pass the Texas Rangers and California Angels in the season's final week.
[1] The club introduced new uniforms, returning to button-front and belted pants for the first time since 1975.
The two-tone cap (navy crown, scarlet bill) sported a cursive "C", the first time the word "SOX" was not displayed on team caps for the first time since 1950.
Infielders Coaches 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 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 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Birmingham[8]