: one that catches
specifically
: a baseball player positioned behind home plate
Examples of catcher in a Sentence
The cat is a good mouse catcher.
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As a result, pitching coach Josh Miller and catcher Christian Vázquez all but eliminated a pregame scouting report Tuesday.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026
No one had a better of view of Gorajski’s dazzling debut than sophomore catcher Maddie Murray.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
During the 10-game stretch, Miami designated veteran pitcher Chris Paddack for assignment, choosing to eat his $4 million salary instead of keeping him in the rotation, and sent struggling catcher Agustin Ramirez and infielder Graham Pauley to Triple A Jacksonville.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Mesh washing bags like the Guppyfriend and in-drum catchers like the Cora Ball can also reduce microfiber pollution from synthetic clothing.
—Ryan Brennan
may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026
No one had a better of view of Gorajski’s dazzling debut than sophomore catcher Maddie Murray.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
During the 10-game stretch, Miami designated veteran pitcher Chris Paddack for assignment, choosing to eat his $4 million salary instead of keeping him in the rotation, and sent struggling catcher Agustin Ramirez and infielder Graham Pauley to Triple A Jacksonville.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Mesh washing bags like the Guppyfriend and in-drum catchers like the Cora Ball can also reduce microfiber pollution from synthetic clothing.
—Ryan Brennan
may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
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“Catcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catcher. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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catcher
noun
catch·er
ˈkach-ər 
ˈkech-
: one that catches
especially
: a baseball player who plays behind home plate
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