starting pitcher

US /ˈstɑːr.tɪŋ ˈpɪtʃ.ər/
UK /ˈstɑːr.tɪŋ ˈpɪtʃ.ər/
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Startpitcher

In baseball, the pitcher who begins a game and is expected to pitch a significant portion of it, typically aiming to complete at least five or six innings.

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The team's ace starting pitcher threw seven scoreless innings.
Der beste Startpitcher des Teams warf sieben punktlose Innings.
A good starting pitcher is crucial for a team's success over a long season.
Ein guter Startpitcher ist entscheidend für den Erfolg eines Teams über eine lange Saison.