minor leaguer
Americannoun
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Sports. a player in a minor league.
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Informal. a person whose skill or ability is suited only to a minor role in an enterprise or endeavor.
Etymology
Origin of minor leaguer
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; minor league + -er 1
Example Sentences
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The 6-foot-6 Japanese reliever, who signed with Oakland in January after spending 10 seasons with the Central League’s Hanshin Tigers, was acquired by the Orioles in a trade for a minor leaguer on June 19.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 20, 2023
The 31-year-old Lorenzen was an All-Star this season for Detroit before the Phillies acquired him at the trade deadline for a minor leaguer.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
A career minor leaguer, the 28-year-old Wilson is batting .260 with 25 homers and 69 RBIs in 100 games at Lehigh Valley.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 6, 2023
Velázquez has impressive numbers at triple-A and likely will get an opportunity with Kansas City to determine whether he is a bona fide big league hitter or a four-A career minor leaguer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2023
Sunday’s lineup included veteran minor leaguer first baseman/outfielder Trey Cabbage, who has struck out 17 times in his first 34 major league at-bats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2023
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