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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Bobby Miller not yet ready Right-handed starting pitcher Bobby Miller probably will have at least one more outing in his current rehab assignment, Roberts said, as the 25-year-old continues to work his way back from a shoulder injury. —Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024

Weathers is the Marlins’ eighth starting pitcher to be on the IL at some point this season. —Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 9 June 2024

Both teams were held off the scoreboard until the sixth inning, when Brock starting pitcher Evan O’Connor was pulled after allowing consecutive singles. —Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2024

Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer exited the game after allowing his third run in the fourth inning. —Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2024

Indiana starting pitcher Jake Black (5-3) and reliever Bryce Devan were just a little bit better than their counterparts. —Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024

Mitty’s offense totaled eight hits in the first four innings and knocked out starting pitcher Will Siwinski after 1 ⅔ innings. —Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024

Gunter takes game 1 against Boyd in regional final rematch Gunter (36-1) starting pitcher Jarrett Waggoner was dominant on the mound, leading the Tigers to a 3-1 win over Boyd (35-5-1) in game one of the Class 3A Region II finals at Riders Field on Thursday. —Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024

May 30, 2024 The power supply aided Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2024