starting pitcher
noun
baseball
: the pitcher who is playing at the beginning of the game
The manager removed the starting pitcher in the third inning.
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As a result, Heavy's TJ French pitched a trade idea that would send Grisham to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for starting pitcher Grant Holmes.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
On April 23, Baty hit a home run against Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler, one of baseball’s precious few aces.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Thus ended a stretch of six consecutive games in which Padres relievers allowed at least three runs, a streak that does not include Saturday’s complete game by starting pitcher Stephen Kolek.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans loves a nice-lookin’ pair of boots.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
On April 23, Baty hit a home run against Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler, one of baseball’s precious few aces.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Thus ended a stretch of six consecutive games in which Padres relievers allowed at least three runs, a streak that does not include Saturday’s complete game by starting pitcher Stephen Kolek.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans loves a nice-lookin’ pair of boots.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
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“Starting pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20pitcher. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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