ball boy

noun

: a male attendant who retrieves balls for players or officials (as in a tennis match or a baseball or basketball game)

Examples of ball boy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Through her experiences with such clubs as the freelance Savannah Bananas, Mota began unearthing insights into a host of elements that are entwined with the circuit, a matrix that includes everything from ballpark fashion to the singular delights of doggie ball boys. —

Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Sep. 2024 Still, no ball boys or tournament officials did so. —

Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 Tyler Smith, a 31-year-old ball boy for the Orioles who made a smooth catch on a foul ball early this season, was voted by fans to join players in Arlington, Texas, for the Midsummer Classic. —

Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024 The game was always delayed as a ball boy or two would scoop up all the gum and put it in a bucket, taking it to the dugout. —

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ball boy

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