sandlotter

[ sand-lot-er ]

noun

1. a youngster who plays baseball in a sandlot.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sandlotter¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; sandlot + -er ¹

Example Sentences

His style resembled a sandlotter Thursday night, when he led the Dolphins to a 31-13 victory at Jacksonville.

From Washington Times

His style resembled a sandlotter Thursday night, when he led the Dolphins to a 31-13 victory at Jacksonville.

From Seattle Times

“Now, dat’s like it!” cried the sandlotter.

From Project Gutenberg

The similarity between the words "sandlotter" and "sansculotte" is problematically significant, but indubitably suggestive.

From Project Gutenberg