minor leaguer
noun
: a player in the minor leagues
He was a minor leaguer before he was drafted into the majors.
—sometimes used figurativelyThe police decided he was a minor leaguer in the drug trafficking world.
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Leo Rivas, a journeyman minor leaguer who only made his MLB debut last year, stepped up for the first postseason at-bat of his career on his 28th birthday.
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Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Catcher Jason Delay was a long-time minor leaguer in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization who broke through in 2022 and played 134 games in the majors over the next three seasons.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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
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
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Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Catcher Jason Delay was a long-time minor leaguer in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization who broke through in 2022 and played 134 games in the majors over the next three seasons.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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
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
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“Minor leaguer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20leaguer. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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