| Main Entry: | pitcher |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | baseball pitcher |
Synonyms: |
ace*, baseball player, closer, hurler, knuckleballer, middle reliever, reliever |
| Main Entry: | relief pitcher |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | pitcher who takes place of starter |
Synonyms: |
bullpen, closer, fireman, inner reliever, long reliever, middle reliever, reliever, short reliever, stopper |