relief pitcher

noun

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

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Noah Wright of Rising Apple recently suggested the Mets could swing a trade with the Texas Rangers to acquire left-handed relief pitcher Hoby Milner. Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025 In a corresponding move, the Brewers designated right-handed relief pitcher Elvin Rodríguez for assignment. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025 Teams continue to ask the Padres about their young relief pitchers — both in the major leagues and minor leagues. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025 The former Duke University baseball relief pitcher played to a tiny crowd in the same time slot as Chappell Roan with a smile on his face. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for relief pitcher

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of relief pitcher was in 1884

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“Relief pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relief%20pitcher. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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relief pitcher

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

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