big league
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O'Neill described the interest in both players as "disappointing" but "to be expected", adding that it is "difficult to stop people if their ambition is to play in a big, big league".
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Triple-A pitching is not comparative to big league pitching, I think we all know that,” Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
Though he posted a .190/.292/.310 slash line at the big league level, prospect analyst Jim Callis still has high hopes for Freeland.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
William Blair analyst Neal Dingmann thinks the acquisition price represents a “compelling valuation for a big league company.”
From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026
Berg had been a mediocre ballplayer at best, hitting .243 over fifteen big league seasons as a backup catcher.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
For those qualified to work at a big-league tech shop, plenty of other compelling opportunities likely await, she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Matt Wilkinson, a 250-pound left-hander with a throwback nickname, defied the odds to make his big-league debut on Wednesday for the San Francisco Giants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
She was also the first woman to serve as a big-league general manager, leading the Miami Marlins from 2020 through the 2023 season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
After all, he earned a shot with the big-league club after hitting .343 with 34 hits and 13 RBI through 27 games with Rocket City.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
If you knew anything at all about big-league society, you'd know that sending invitations to meet the family—that's the way these swells do things when they're all set to do business.
From Children of the Whirlwind by Leroy Scott
