noun
General Slang
Texas leaguer
TEK-sus-LEE-gur · noun · slang
A bloop hit that lands between infield and outfield.
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Definitions
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A weakly hit fly ball that drops for a single in the no-man's-land between the infielders and outfielders.
“He muscled a Texas leaguer into shallow right to keep the inning alive.”
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Texas leaguer In A Sentence
He muscled a Texas leaguer into shallow right to keep the inning alive.
Origin & Usage
American baseball, dating to the 19th century and associated with the minor-league Texas League.
Variants
Texas League single
People Also Ask
What is a 'Texas leaguer' in baseball?
A Texas leaguer is a weakly hit fly ball that drops for a single in the gap between the infielders and outfielders.
Where does the term 'Texas leaguer' come from?
It dates to 19th-century baseball and is associated with the minor-league Texas League.
Is a Texas leaguer the same as a bloop hit?
Yes — it's a type of bloop single that lands in the shallow no-man's-land just beyond the infield.
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