The1997Eastern League seasonbegan on approximately April 1 and the regular season ended on approximately September 1.
TheHarrisburg Senators defeated thePortland Sea Dogs 3 games to 1 to win the Eastern LeagueChampionship Series.
| Eastern League - Northern Division | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Portland Sea Dogs | 79 | 63 | .556 | – |
| Norwich Navigators | 73 | 69 | .514 | 6.0 |
| New Britain Rock Cats | 70 | 72 | .493 | 9.0 |
| Binghamton Mets | 66 | 76 | .465 | 13.0 |
| New Haven Ravens | 64 | 78 | .451 | 15.0 |
| Eastern League - Southern Division | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Harrisburg Senators | 86 | 56 | .606 | – |
| Bowie Baysox | 75 | 67 | .528 | 11.0 |
| Reading Phillies | 74 | 68 | .521 | 12.0 |
| Trenton Thunder | 71 | 70 | .504 | 14.5 |
| Akron Aeros | 51 | 90 | .362 | 34.5 |
Notes:
ThePortland Sea Dogs defeated theNorwich Navigators in the Northern Division playoffs 3 games to 2.
TheHarrisburg Senators defeated theBowie Baysox in the Southern Division playoffs 3 games to 2.
TheHarrisburg Senators defeated thePortland Sea Dogs in the ELCS 3 games to 1.
