How to Use leaguer in a Sentence

leaguer

noun
  • Many big-leaguers would’ve either been thrown out or held at first base.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The right breaking ball can turn a fringe prospect into a big leaguer.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Eight major-leaguers will play for Japan.
    — Katie Woo, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
  • When that fuller picture emerges, will the big leaguers still be willing to beat a drum?
    — Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 18 Feb. 2023
  • The 6-2, 260-pounder was an all-leaguer.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The 6-4, 270-pounder is a two-time all-leaguer.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
  • In the end, it was described as an easy decision for the six-year big leaguer.
    — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Florence, Dean and Sanchez were all-leaguers a year ago.
    — Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
  • To be clear, Cronenworth has been a fine big-leaguer.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Those are six players, all eventual big-leaguers in some form.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In the film, none of the players become major-leaguers.
    — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Mallison was a first-team all-leaguer at defensive end.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
  • The 23-year-old now has his second two-homer game as a major-leaguer.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
  • No other major-leaguer owns more.
    — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
  • If so, the Sox believe the 24-year-old can still emerge as a big leaguer.
    — Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Dec. 2022
  • The kid has been completely undaunted in his first four games as a big leaguer.
    — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2023
  • García has looked shaky at shortstop making too many errors for a big leaguer.
    — Fred Bowen, Washington Post, 21 July 2022
  • Trout is one of the players who has been hitting early against the minor-leaguers.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Drew Rom’s first trip to Camden Yards as a big leaguer didn’t go as planned.
    — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2023
  • All-leaguer Vogt returns at tight end and defensive end.
    — Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
  • The life of an indoor cat will be an adjustment for this longtime major leaguer.
    — Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Little was handed a sheet of paper with about 15 do’s and don’ts for a first-time big-leaguer.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022
  • All five starters return on the offensive line, led by Britt, a two-time, first-team all-leaguer.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Bogaerts signed one little leaguer’s juice bottle.
    — Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Mitchell followed with a sharp single to center for his first hit and first two runs batted in as a major-leaguer.
    — Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2022
  • Lit up by minor-leaguers ambushing first-pitch fastballs?
    — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 8 June 2026
  • Seeing that made the idea of becoming a big leaguer palpable.
    — Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2023
  • Willis and all-leaguer Mariscal are veteran linebackers.
    — Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Unlike last season, the Braves are at least equipped with big-leaguers to fill the Profar-sized void.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 4 Mar. 2026
  • In the last five seasons, no major leaguer has played in as many games or collected as many hits as Freeman.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2022

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