major leaguer
Top-tier professional athlete
A major leaguer is a player in the major leagues—the highest level of professional baseball in the United States.
Figuratively, a major leaguer is anyone operating at the top tier of their field: She's a major leaguer in corporate law.
The term implies elite status and proven ability to compete with the best.
- MLBPro baseball organization
- Babe RuthLegendary Yankees slugger
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- batting averageHits divided by attempts
- batting cageEnclosed practice hitting area
double play · grand slam · pitcher · MVP · record holder · rookie card · starting lineup · Jackie Robinson · shortstop · center fielder · Hall of Fame · catcher · designated hitter · World Series · teamwork skills · reaction time · mental toughness · strategic thinking
major leaguerminor leaguer
Lower-tier professional ballplayer
amateur · Little Leaguer · novice · lightweight · second-stringer
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