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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There will be lots of talk about where starting pitcher Ranger Suárez and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber will sign for nine figures each.
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Some of their biggest needs include filling two outfield vacancies, upgrading the bullpen, finding a platoon option at third base and first base, and getting at least one more starting pitcher.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Robert Suarez opted out of the final two years on his contract Monday, a move that was every bit as expected as starting pitcher Michael King declining his side of the mutual option on his contract on Sunday.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Ohtani singled off of Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer to start the game, which quieted the crowd for a brief moment.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Some of their biggest needs include filling two outfield vacancies, upgrading the bullpen, finding a platoon option at third base and first base, and getting at least one more starting pitcher.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Robert Suarez opted out of the final two years on his contract Monday, a move that was every bit as expected as starting pitcher Michael King declining his side of the mutual option on his contract on Sunday.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Ohtani singled off of Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer to start the game, which quieted the crowd for a brief moment.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
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“Starting pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20pitcher. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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