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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Weiss, who has served as bench coach throughout Acuña’s career, embraces having Acuña attack the opposing starting pitcher from the get-go.
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Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Aggies’ starting pitcher Weston Moss was strong and gave his team a chance with his performance.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Outfielder Carson Benge could make the Opening Day roster, starting pitcher Nolan McLean is an early candidate for NL Rookie of the Year and several other players are nearly ready for the Major Leagues.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
The Sox also announced Jonathan Cannon as Friday’s starting pitcher.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Aggies’ starting pitcher Weston Moss was strong and gave his team a chance with his performance.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Outfielder Carson Benge could make the Opening Day roster, starting pitcher Nolan McLean is an early candidate for NL Rookie of the Year and several other players are nearly ready for the Major Leagues.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
The Sox also announced Jonathan Cannon as Friday’s starting pitcher.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Starting pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20pitcher. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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