major leaguer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of major leaguer
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; major league + -er 1
Example Sentences
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Former major leaguer Jayson Werth has become a major player in the world of horse racing through Icon Racing, a horse racing syndicate he formed.
From Los Angeles Times
He was a baseball player growing up with dreams of becoming a major leaguer.
From Los Angeles Times
So I’m the only only major leaguer who never had a Topps card.”
From Los Angeles Times
But if his father provided the spark that made his son a baseball player, teammate Teoscar Hernández provided the help, guidance and mentoring that made Pages an everyday major leaguer.
From Los Angeles Times
And he remembered why he sent Kruger in for the final inning, making him a major leaguer forever.
From Los Angeles Times
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