Copyright © 2026 Kotomora. All Rights Reserved.

Words Kanji Guides About

テキサスリーガー Japanese meaning | Kotomora

テキサスリーガー

Meanings

1

noun

A baseball term for a weakly hit fly ball that drops between the infield and outfield for a hit. Used in Japanese baseball commentary and writing.

彼かれはラッキーなテキサスリーガーで出しゅつ塁るいした。
He got on base with a lucky Texas leaguer.

Written forms

テキサス・リーガー
- テキサスリーガー
  Variant with a middle dot, sometimes used for clarity.
- テキサス・リーガー

Similar words

ポテンヒット
ポテンヒット is a more general Japanese term for a softly hit ball that drops in for a hit, while テキサスリーガー specifically refers to a ball that falls between infielders and outfielders.

Etymology

Borrowed from English 'Texas leaguer', a baseball term for a weakly hit ball that falls for a hit. The exact origin of the English term is uncertain, but it is associated with early baseball in Texas.