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
“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
Much of the A’s investment in the community, including homelessness prevention and outreach, hinges on whether the ball club has money left over after stadium costs.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2023
I have already organized two caucuses in a base ball club, and bribed the delegates of another.
From Drift from Two Shores by Bret Harte
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