major leaguer

or ma·jor-lea·guer

[ mey-jer lee-ger ]

noun

1. Sports. a player in a major league.

Word History and Origins

Origin of major leaguer¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; major league + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“Any major leaguer can really do that. At the end of the day, you’re not going to have much success when you’re working behind in the count.”

From Los Angeles Times

He didn’t behave like a first-year major leaguer looking to prove that he could hold his own against superior competition.

From Los Angeles Times

The screwball is so rare that Honeywell is believed to be the only current major leaguer throwing the pitch, which left-hander Hector Santiago threw for five teams, including the Angels, from 2011-2019.

From Los Angeles Times

New York Giants outfielder Jimmy O’Connell in 1924 was the last active major leaguer banned for life under the sport’s gambling provision.

From Seattle Times

The oldest living former major leaguer, Schallock turns 100 on Thursday and is being celebrated in the Bay Area and beyond as the milestone approaches.

From Seattle Times

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