Minor League Baseball
Below the majors
Minor League Baseball is the system of professional baseball leagues in North America below Major League Baseball.
Teams serve as development grounds where players refine skills before potentially advancing to the majors.
The minors are organized in tiers—Triple-A, Double-A, and so on—with Triple-A closest to MLB level.
He spent three years in the minors before getting called up.
Potential client or opportunity
- farm systemPlayer development organization
- pipelineLong-distance fluid transport tube
- affiliateConnected member organization
- feederSource of input
draft pick · scouting · talent · coaching · training · grooming · recruitment · academy
Large venue for spectators
- bleachersOpen-air spectator benches
- concessionsThings granted or yielded
- scoreboardGame progress display
- mascotGroup's symbolic figure
fans · tailgate · fireworks night · promotions · giveaway · family-friendly · local · community
List of members
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- standingsComparative position list
- pennantTapering nautical flag
division · season · doubleheader · road trip · homestand · series · rivalry · promotion race
Pouring vessel or hurler
- catcherMasked diamond position
- shortstopInfield position, number six
- outfieldField beyond bases
- bullpenRelief pitcher staging area
lineup · innings · at-bat · strikeout · home run · double play · stolen base · batting average
prospect
Potential client or opportunity
- farm systemPlayer development organization
- pipelineLong-distance fluid transport tube
- affiliateConnected member organization
feeder · draft pick · scouting · talent · coaching · training · grooming · recruitment · academy · call-up
stadium
Large venue for spectators
- bleachersOpen-air spectator benches
- concessionsThings granted or yielded
- scoreboardGame progress display
mascot · fans · tailgate · fireworks night · promotions · giveaway · family-friendly · local · community · booster club
roster
List of members
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- standingsComparative position list
pennant · division · season · doubleheader · road trip · homestand · series · rivalry · promotion race · wild card
pitcher
Pouring vessel or hurler
bullpen · lineup · innings · at-bat · strikeout · home run · double play · stolen base · batting average · ERA
- Carolina SportsCarolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, Tobacco Road, Pinehurst
Minor League BaseballMajor League Baseball
Premier North American ballgame organization
MLB · the show · the bigs · professional baseball · World Series
Minor League Baseballbig league
Highest professional level
major league · world-class · top-tier · first-rate · elite
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