relief pitcher
noun Baseball.
a pitcher brought into a game to replace another pitcher, often in a critical situation.
a pitcher regularly so used, as opposed to one who regularly starts games.
Origin of relief pitcher
First recorded in 1945–50
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relief pitcher
noun
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