starter

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The Vanderbilt commit and possible high draft pick has been a four-year varsity starter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Making him a starter against Haiti is the greatest no-brainer in the history of footballing no-brainers.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

What’s clear is that Misiorowski is the hardest thrower at a time when pitchers throw harder than ever before, meaning he very well could be the hardest-throwing starter of all time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Freeman and Ohtani teamed up to give the Dodgers that four-run lead against Diamondbacks starter Michael Soroka in the first two innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The Triple Crown winner was a hellion, repeatedly barging through the gate and dragging the assistant starter with him.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand