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ballplayer

American

[bawl-pley-er] / ˈbɔlˌpleɪ ər /

noun

a person who plays ball professionally, especially baseball.
anyone who plays ball.

ballplayer British

/ ˈbɔːlˌpleɪə /

noun

a player, esp in soccer, with outstanding ability to control the ball
a baseball player, esp a professional

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Etymology

Origin of ballplayer

First recorded in 1610–20; ball ¹ + player

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