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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The blossoming of an ace starting pitcher is one of the most exciting developments in baseball — for a team, for an organization and for its fanbase.
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Tim Britton, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Facing their first left-handed starting pitcher in a week, the Padres are sitting Jackson Merrill and giving Xander Bogaerts his first start of the season in the leadoff spot.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The Royals’ starting pitcher and catcher meet with Sweeney before each game, but this was the first time for Perez since May 1 in Seattle.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Phillies starting pitcher tonight According to the MLB, Zack Wheeler will not start tonight at Fenway Park.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Tim Britton, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Facing their first left-handed starting pitcher in a week, the Padres are sitting Jackson Merrill and giving Xander Bogaerts his first start of the season in the leadoff spot.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The Royals’ starting pitcher and catcher meet with Sweeney before each game, but this was the first time for Perez since May 1 in Seattle.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Phillies starting pitcher tonight According to the MLB, Zack Wheeler will not start tonight at Fenway Park.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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“Starting pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20pitcher. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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