1. minor league - Noun
2. minor league - Adjective
a league of teams that do not belong to a major league (especially baseball)
Source: WordNetminor-league
In 1962 I was named Minor League Player of the Year. It was my second season in the bigs. Bob Uecker
Athletes who take to the classroom naturally or are encouraged to focus on grades should be able to do well in the classroom. I believe the reason you go to college is to get your degree. It's not a minor league or an audition for the pros. Rebecca Lobo
When I was growing up, I always had the dream of being an analyst for a minor league baseball team or something like that. James Carville
Minor league umpires are evaluated in their respective leagues each year and rated numerically. This enables umpires to know where they stand and helps them make prudent career decisions. Jim Evans
Umpires, like players, are expected to show constant improvement each season and at each level. Inconsistent plate work and the inability to handle situations are probably the two biggest problems that minor league umpires face. Jim Evans
You know, I was once named Minor League Player of the Year... unfortunately, I had been in the majors for two years at the time. Bob Uecker