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noun
A pitcher who is usually used to start a game; a member of a team's rotation. Compare relief pitcher.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A pitcher who is recorded to begin the game.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
(baseball) a pitcher who starts in a baseball game
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: pitcher, hurler, twirler, starter
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