ball club

noun

1. a permanent team of professional or amateur players of a ball game, especially baseball.
2. a club or similar organization that sponsors and promotes a baseball team.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ball club¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Not after a nearly flawless performance from their ball club on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think with Yoshinobu, he’s very aware of where we’re at and the value that he brings to our ball club,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times

“But I can’t say enough about what he did for our ball club.”

From Los Angeles Times

We know how good of a ball club they are.

From Los Angeles Times

“I give him a lot of credit because understanding your role on a ball club is really important,” manager Dave Roberts said of Rojas.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• baseball club