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But clearly, the association has demonstrated that relief pitchers are worthy of the honor.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
The Dodgers started relief pitcher Michael Kopech, who had some trouble in the top half of the first frame.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Rangers relief pitcher Ed Vosberg and three others were cited Monday for scalping game tickets, said Arlington police Sgt.
—John Moritz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2024
Now a free agent, the 31-year-old might not be pigeonholed as a relief pitcher.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
1884, in the meaning defined above
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“Relief pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relief%20pitcher. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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relief pitcher
noun
: a baseball pitcher who takes over for another during a game
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