Relief pitcher

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounA pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher or another relief pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, ejection from the game or fatigue.

"The team's relief pitchers have not allowed a run in the past six games."

Synonyms

fireman reliever starting pitcher bullpen pitcher hold switch pitcher nonpitcher pinch runner junkballer comebacker save

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