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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Gavin Greene, the son of retired major leaguer Todd Greene and Contreras’s regular catcher, wasn’t worried.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
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 • Oct. 29, 2025
As a second-year major leaguer, he made a team-high 30 starts, posting a 12-8 record with a 2.49 earned-run average.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025
He was a baseball player growing up with dreams of becoming a major leaguer.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025
I wondered if he saw that a major leaguer was here to play a season or two in the minors.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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