relief pitcher

NOUN

pitcher who takes place of starter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bullpen reliever stopper

WEAK

closer fireman inner reliever long reliever middle reliever short reliever

Example Sentences

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The San Diego Padres picked a former relief pitcher who began on the other side of the hiring process as a member of the front office, only to become a candidate for the job himself.

From The Wall Street Journal

It features relief pitcher Roki Sasaki and Smith embracing after the Dodgers clinched the National League pennant, with the slogan “On the Double.”

From Los Angeles Times

There is no better result from a relief pitcher than striking out a batter.

From Seattle Times

Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz has had a setback in his recovery from a muscle strain in his shoulder and could be out until mid-June.

From Seattle Times

As he was bringing in a relief pitcher against the Cowboys, the coach noticed cheering from the stands past the first-base line.

From Seattle Times