minor leaguer

noun

: a player in the minor leagues
He was a minor leaguer before he was drafted into the majors.
sometimes used figuratively
The police decided he was a minor leaguer in the drug trafficking world.

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In addition, right-hander Hunter Dobbins was recognized as the 2025 recipient of the Lou Gorman Award, which annually recognizes a Red Sox minor leaguer who has demonstrated dedication and perseverance in overcoming obstacles while working towards reaching the big league club. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025 Still, Dodgers fans would probably prefer to see a minor leaguer come up or Dalton Rushing get some major league reps in the outfield than keep watching Conforto play. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025 In Thursday’s 30-pitch session, Sale faced utility infielder Jonathan Ornelas and left-handed-hitting minor leaguer Eric Hartman as other Braves stretched and warmed up before batting practice. David O'Brien, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2025 Just two years ago, a Diamondbacks team built by former Padres minor leaguer Mike Hazen reached the World Series. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for minor leaguer

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“Minor leaguer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20leaguer. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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