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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

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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 pitcher Chris Paddack signed with the Miami Marlins this winter, he wasn’t sure what he was getting himself into.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Harvard-Westlake’s ace pitcher, junior Justin Kirchner, made a fantastic first impression in the first inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 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

“Hey, pitcher, look at me, I’m a kitty in a tree,” I sing.

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

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