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
“The impact he’s had on our ball club is undeniable,” Rizzo said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2024
They obviously feel that No Labels can only help the ball club.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2023
Manager David Bell said Monday that the chemistry of his ball club, and how well they’ve managed to play, has been something “you dream about.”
From Washington Times ● Jul. 5, 2023
All it amounts to is that yesterday I bought Baldwin's stock in this ball club.
From Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant by Fullerton, Hugh S.
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