ball club
Americannoun
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a permanent team of professional or amateur players of a ball game, especially baseball.
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a club or similar organization that sponsors and promotes a baseball team.
Etymology
Origin of ball club
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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“The Texas Rangers have long occupied a revered place in Texas history dating to the creation of the organization over 200 years ago,” the ball club said when the statue was announced.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
“I give him a lot of credit because understanding your role on a ball club is really important,” manager Dave Roberts said of Rojas.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2024
“The impact he’s had on our ball club is undeniable,” Rizzo said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2024
“We didn’t start fast, we didn’t pick it up in the middle and we didn’t close strong. The Lions are a good ball club, but if we play like that we’ll lose every time.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 16, 2023
A challinge was sent to the "Bloo stockin' base ball club," an old man's club in an adjoinin' town.
From Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 23, September 3, 1870 by Various
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