relief pitcher

noun

: a baseball pitcher who takes over for another during a game

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The elimination of extreme infield shifts, larger bases, only three pickoff throws, a limit on how relief pitchers can be used, and the pitch clock were supposed to positively impact hitting. Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Royals relief pitcher Nick Mears said the team’s priority was creating space for medical personnel after the incident. Hannah Wise, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026 Stammen pitched in as many high-leverage situations as almost any relief pitcher in the major leagues from 2017 through ‘19. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026 This one is a little harder to figure because of the volatility of relief pitchers. John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for relief pitcher

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First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of relief pitcher was in 1884

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relief pitcher

noun
: a baseball pitcher who takes over for another during a game

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