球きゅう聖せい

noun

legendary ball-game player

An honorific title for a player of a ball sport (e.g., baseball, soccer, billiards) who is considered a master or legend. Not an everyday word; used in sports journalism and commentary.

• 彼かれは多おおくのファンから球きゅう聖せいと呼よばれている。

  He is called a legendary player by many fans.