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pitcher

[pich-er] / ˈpɪtʃ ər /
NOUN
jug
Synonyms
STRONG
amphora bottle canteen carafe container crock cruet decanter ewer flagon flask jar vase vessel
NOUN
baseball pitcher
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ace baseball player reliever
STRONG
closer hurler
WEAK
knuckleballer middle reliever

Example Sentences

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Their vantage point from behind the plate gave them what they believed to be the unique ability to determine the sequence of every duel between pitcher and hitter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

When the suspension of former Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer ended before the 2023 season, Bauer signed to play in Japan that year and in Mexico the following year before returning to Japan in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Shohei Ohtani has set a goal for the 2026 season to be recognized as MLB’s best pitcher and win a Cy Young award.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

He has entered 2026 with perhaps his most preposterous goal yet: MLB’s best hitter also wants to be recognized as MLB’s best pitcher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The Titans pitcher checks Luis and fires the pitch.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

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