starting pitcher
noun
baseball
: the pitcher who is playing at the beginning of the game
The manager removed the starting pitcher in the third inning.
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Now, though, Rogers is perhaps the Orioles’ best starting pitcher with a 1.53 ERA through six starts.
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Jacob Calvin Meyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
The left-hander became the fourth player and first starting pitcher selected to represent the Mets at the MLB All-Star Game next week at Truist Park in Atlanta, the team announced Thursday.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
The potential upgrades include at least one dependable starting pitcher, another high-leverage reliever and a right-handed hitter who can play multiple positions, plus a backup center fielder and more pitching depth.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 10 July 2025
He was named to his second All-Star Game on Sunday alongside KC starting pitcher Kris Bubic.
—Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
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Jacob Calvin Meyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
The left-hander became the fourth player and first starting pitcher selected to represent the Mets at the MLB All-Star Game next week at Truist Park in Atlanta, the team announced Thursday.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
The potential upgrades include at least one dependable starting pitcher, another high-leverage reliever and a right-handed hitter who can play multiple positions, plus a backup center fielder and more pitching depth.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 10 July 2025
He was named to his second All-Star Game on Sunday alongside KC starting pitcher Kris Bubic.
—Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
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“Starting pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20pitcher. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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