General
texas leaguer
What does texas leaguer mean?
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."
Origin
American baseball, dating to the 19th century and associated with the minor-league Texas League.
Frequently asked questions
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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