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moundsman

American  
[moundz-muhn] / ˈmaʊndz mən /

noun

Baseball Slang.
  • moundsmen
    plural
  1. pitcher.


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Etymology

Origin of moundsman

First recorded in 1910–15; mound 1 + 's 1 + man

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It ran in 1960 and starred Robert Sorrells as the unusual moundsman.

From Washington Times Mar. 19, 2020

The elder moundsman and coach was on a 40-and-over team that won the state title two years ago.

From Washington Times Jun. 25, 2018

For a veteran moundsman, such marks would be merely amazing.

From Time Magazine Archive

His partner, the former great moundsman Jim Kaat, sees things clearly, but Kay views the world through pinstriped lenses.

From Time Magazine Archive

Either of two Gas House Gang moundsmen 39.

From Time Magazine Archive

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