setup men
Pre-closer relief arms
Setup men are relief pitchers in baseball who bridge the gap between the starting pitcher and the closer, typically pitching the seventh or eighth inning to protect a lead.
The role requires pitchers who can perform under pressure but aren't designated as the team's primary closer: The manager went to his setup men to hold the two-run lead.
- relieverOne who lessens discomfort
- bullpenRelief pitcher staging area
- moundHeaped earth formation
- holdsKeeps in possession
- armUpper body limb
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