minor leaguer

bus rides

Journeys by large vehicle

• low payInsufficient earnings for work
• host familyHousehold sheltering temporary guests
• small townsLow-population municipalities

clubhouse · road trip · doubleheader · sacrifice · perseverance · dedication · hardworking · striving · discipline · grit

baseball

Bat-and-ball team sport

• pitcherPouring vessel or hurler
• shortstopInfield position, number six
• outfielderPlayer beyond the infield

catcher · infielder · batter · slugger · hitter · glove · uniform · cleats · dugout · bullpen

farm system

Player development organization

• draft pickAthlete chosen by team
• call-upOrder to serve
• scoutOne who reconnoiters

potential · up-and-comer · talent · raw · green · unproven · promising · budding · rookie · draftee

training

Developing abilities through practice

• coachingGuiding others to improve
• drillsRepetitive training routines
• skillsLearned competencies

improvement · maturation · grooming · advancement · progression · preparation · conditioning · mentorship · refinement · instruction

Double-A

Midsize cylindrical cell

• Single-AEntry-level professional baseball classification
• affiliateConnected member organization
• organizationStructured group with purpose

• semi-prospractice squad, amateur boxer
• small frysmall fry, small-fry, pipsqueak, little guy, nobody
• Baseball Peoplepitcher, catcher, shortstop, first baseman, second baseman
• minor celebritieshas-been, one-hit wonder, local celebrity, washed-up, soap star
• reservesreserve, reserves, bank reserves, cash reserves, fuel reserve
• rising starsrising star, up-and-comer, newcomer, breakout star, prospect