relief pitcher

noun

: a baseball pitcher who takes over for another during a game

Examples of relief pitcher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Catcher Adley Rutschman might be the most interesting trade possibility, and outfielder Taylor Ward the most obvious candidate, but relief pitcher Yennier Cano will become the Orioles player mentioned most often in trade rumors. — The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Former Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly, a Corona graduate, is joining the program as an assistant coach to help guide pitchers. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Bart played just 162 games for the Giants between 2020 and 2023 before being traded in April 2024 to Pittsburgh for minor league relief pitcher Austin Strickland. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 26 June 2026

He was cast as a relief pitcher with the New York Mets and longed to be in a starting role. — Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for relief pitcher

• richer
• switcher

Kids Definition

relief pitcher

noun

: a baseball pitcher who takes over for another during a game