Definition
the pitcher: the player who throws the ball at the batter (in baseball)
The "pitcher" in baseball is occasionally called the "hurler", from the verb "to hurl" (to throw forcefully).
to pitch (the ball): to throw or bowl (the ball)
- "Bruno : He's called the pitcher."
- "The pitcher, or hurler, is the most important man on the team."
- "The pitcher, or hurler, is the most important man on the team."
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