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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His limited range in right field has led to a flurry of dropped balls and some of the poorest defensive metrics of any big leaguer at the position.
From Los Angeles Times
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
About once a month Judge will receive a comment from a waiter or a cashier who looks at his credit card and notes that he has the same name as the big leaguer.
From Los Angeles Times
Just part of being the new guy back in the day, a rite of passage for the latest big leaguer getting promoted.
From Seattle Times
He became a big leaguer in 2014 but then struggled with the “yips.”
From Los Angeles Times
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