Relief Pitcher (Noun)
Meaning
A pitcher who does not start the game.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The manager called in the relief pitcher in the top of the eighth inning to try and shut down the opponent's rally.
- He was signed as a free agent to be the team's new relief pitcher and was expected to bring stability to the bullpen.
- The team's relief pitcher struggled in the ninth inning, giving up two walks and a hit before eventually closing out the game.
- As a relief pitcher, he was not used to pitching for more than an inning, so he got tired quickly when he had to go longer.
- In his first season as a relief pitcher, he led the league in saves and was named to the All-Star team.