relief pitcher

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nounBaseball.
  1. a pitcher brought into a game to replace another pitcher, often in a critical situation.

  2. a pitcher regularly so used, as opposed to one who regularly starts games.

Origin of relief pitcher

1
First recorded in 1945–50

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relief pitcher

noun
  1. baseball a pitcher who replaces a side's main pitcher during a game: Also called: reliever

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