hurler

The inspirational Mexican immigrant tossed 147 pitches — unheard of today when managers freak out as hurlers reach 100 — and gutted it through the full nine innings for a 5-4 victory.

His character, a slovenly, flatulent insult hurler leading a team of failed operatives, is, of course, more complex than that.

The 162-game season means very little unless, and until, L.A. gets three or more hurlers who will be healthy in October.

But since that 6-10 nadir, it’s been ARMageddon from the Mariners’ hurlers, who have helped the team win its past four series.

He described him as a "hugely talented footballer and hurler".