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
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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
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 ● Apr. 25, 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
Bunning, the only big leaguer to be voted into the Hall of Fame and the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 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 Lester Chadwick
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