starting pitcher
noun1
Ball games, Baseball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A pitcher who is usually used to start a game; a member of a team's rotation. Compare relief pitcher.
- That team has the best starting pitchers in the league.
2
Ball games, Baseball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A pitcher who is recorded to begin the game.
- The starting pitcher for today's game has not been announced yet.