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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“Some of it is, you still want to continue to develop young players and give them opportunities with a veteran ball club.”
From Los Angeles Times
Such conflicting emotions mirror the way Woodward reflects on his Rangers tenure at large — a four-season stint with what was then a rebuilding ball club that taught Woodward much, but ended on a sour note.
From Los Angeles Times
Not after a nearly flawless performance from their ball club on Friday.
From Los Angeles Times
“I think with Yoshinobu, he’s very aware of where we’re at and the value that he brings to our ball club,” Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times
“But I can’t say enough about what he did for our ball club.”
From Los Angeles Times
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