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pitching piece

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noun

Carpentry.

  1. apron piece.

Etymology

Origin of pitching piece

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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The Angels could help him do that: Trade him for another pitching piece that could help them next year, then sign Jansen again over the winter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2025

Oakland acquired left-hander Mike Minor in a trade with the Texas Rangers on Monday, adding another pitching piece as the A’s try to win their first AL West crown since 2013.

From Washington Times • Sep. 1, 2020

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