major leaguer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of major leaguer
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; major league + -er 1
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When an injury prevented him from pitching in 2024, he simply became the first major leaguer ever to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in the same season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
When the Cubs needed a corner infielder, the Dodgers shipped them a surplus major leaguer, Michael Busch, in exchange for two prospects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Chaminade has featured sophomore pitcher Finley Suppan, the daughter of former major leaguer Jeff Supan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
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
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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