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
They obviously feel that No Labels can only help the ball club.
From Salon • Jul. 21, 2023
“I know it’s change and sometimes change is hard, but we believe change is good, and change is good for our ball club and our organization now.”
From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 2023
There’s only the remnants of a ball club left.”
From Lefty Locke Pitcher-Manager by Standish, Burt L.
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