relief pitcher

relief pitcher

 
noun Baseball.
1.
a pitcher brought into a game to replace another pitcher, often in a critical situation.
2.
a pitcher regularly so used, as opposed to one who regularly starts games.
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Also called reliever, reliefer.

Origin:
1945–50
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relief pitcher
 
—n
baseball Also called: reliever a pitcher who replaces a side's main pitcher during a game

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