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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“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
“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
They obviously feel that No Labels can only help the ball club.
From Salon • Jul. 21, 2023
“But I think sometimes you just have to go with what you think is best with your ball club in that regard.”
From New York Times • Oct. 22, 2022
There’s only the remnants of a ball club left.”
From Lefty Locke Pitcher-Manager by Standish, Burt L.
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