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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According to the report, former minor leaguer Colby Schultz, identified as a close friend of Fletcher, bet on Angels games while Fletcher was with the club.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2024
Copley stopped 14 shots, but Los Angeles‘ first two games have done nothing for fans’ confidence in the team’s defense and its unlikely goalie tandem of 36-year-old Cam Talbot and Copley, a longtime minor leaguer.
From Washington Times • Oct. 15, 2023
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 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 Angels capped a busy summer of trades by acquiring reliever Dominic Leone from the Mets in exchange for minor leaguer Jeremiah Jackson.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2023
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