Definition of "leaguers" []

• Plural form of leaguer. (noun)

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• "While I have yet to see any explanation as to why the declining number of African-American major leaguers is such a serious problem, or convincing evidence that the decline is in any way attributable to overt, present-day racism, the fact that many of the Latin American players are “black” is not an entirely persuasive counterargument given the manner in which such players make it to the majors."
• "The pool of potentially major league-ready minor leaguers is also a bit thinner this year."
• "Detroit Tigers (39.7%): The current crop of homegrown major leaguers is highlighted by 2004 first-rounder and 2006 AL Rookie of the Year Justin Verlander and includes third baseman Brandon Inge, taken as a catcher in 1998's second round, and center fielder Curtis Granderson, a 2002 third-rounder."