Starting Pitcher (Noun)
Meaning
(baseball) a pitcher who starts in a baseball game.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The team's ace starting pitcher was on the mound for the championship game.
- He was the starting pitcher for the home opener and pitched a complete game shutout.
- The manager decided to go with a left-handed starting pitcher to counter the opposing team's strong right-handed hitters.
- The starting pitcher struggled in the first inning, giving up three runs on two hits and a walk.
- The rookie starting pitcher made his major league debut against a tough division rival.