Kid evidently hungry as talented ballplayer? (8)
I believe the answer is:
dribbler
'evidently hungry as talented ballplayer?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'kid' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'kid' could be 'rib' (both can mean to tease or mock) and 'rib' is present in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for dribbler that I've seen before include "one who can keep control of Balls?" , "Skilful ball player" , "one with teething problems?" , "One running with ball" , "Footballer" .)