big leaguer
Americannoun
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Sports. a player in a major league, especially in baseball.
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Informal. a person who belongs to or works for a large or powerful organization.
Etymology
Origin of big leaguer
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; big league + -er 1
Example Sentences
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Freeman said last week he hopes to play four more years, through his 20th season as a big leaguer.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
But for Yamamoto, the second-year big leaguer blossoming as one of the sport’s best starters, it was a sign of how far — and how quickly — his young MLB career has progressed.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2025
Emphasis on “trying,” considering his girlfriend is LSU gymnast/prominent social media influencer Livvy Dunne, who joined Skenes for his first trip to Pittsburgh as a big leaguer.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024
“The biggest thing that was helpful was them tackling the mental piece of what it takes to be a big leaguer, a great big leaguer,” Johnson said.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024
"I'm not a big leaguer yet," protested Joe.
From Baseball Joe in the Big League or, A Young Pitcher's Hardest Struggles by Chadwick, Lester
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