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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Cruz, who drew the longest meet-and-greet line, is a former minor leaguer in the Nationals’ farm system and a local — born just an hour away in Fontana.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2025
Also joining Phillips on the initial Capitals roster is fellow longtime minor leaguer Lucas Johansen, a 2016 first-round pick and one-time top prospect.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 10, 2023
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
The Mariners eventually will get a minor leaguer in return, and likely not a very promising one.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2023
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