pitcher
Example Sentences
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When I graduated in 1969, I had a choice: I had been drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 40th round as a pitcher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
On Tuesday, batting third in the lineup against Reds left-handed starting pitcher Nick Lodolo, he showcased the kind of influence he can make on both sides of the ball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
As valuable as Ohtani is to the Dodgers as a pitcher, his offensive impact is needed far more, especially with left-hander Tarik Skubal added to the rotation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
His WAR surpasses Ohtani’s total of 6.8 as a hitter and pitcher combined.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
She tossed his clothes out the door, grabbed a pitcher of water from the table, and splashed it on them.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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