starting pitchers
First mound assignments
Starting pitchers are the pitchers who begin baseball games, as opposed to relievers who enter later.
Each team fields one starter per game, and a rotation of four to six starters cycles through a season's games.
A team's best starter is its ace.
The starting pitchers for tonight's game are both former Cy Young winners.
Maximum-speed baseball throw
- curveballPitch with spin-induced arc
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- changeupDeliberately slow pitch
- sinkerWeight on fishing line
splitter · cutter · knuckleball · two-seam · four-seam · breaking ball · velocity · movement
Pitcher effectiveness statistic
- WHIPBaserunners allowed per frame
- strikeoutBatter retired on pitches
- walkTravel on foot
- inningsTeam batting periods
complete game · shutout · no-hitter · perfect game · win · loss · game score · dominance
Reliable, tireless producer
- stopperClosure for an opening
- fireballerPitcher with overpowering speed
- veteranExperienced former soldier
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
Left-handed person, informally
- leftyNon-dominant-side user
- left-handerPerson favoring sinister side
- rightyDominant hand majority
- right-handerPerson favoring dominant side
Final part or preparation
- stretchPull to extend
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- leg kickLower-limb swimming motion
- follow-throughCompleting what you began
balance point · hip rotation · shoulder separation · stride length · extension · release · deception · repeatable
Pre-activity preparation
- scouting reportAnalysis of competitor's abilities
- game planPredetermined approach to winning
- matchupsPaired competitive encounters
- signsDisplays conveying information
Single-pip card
- number twoDeputy or runner-up
- openerWhat begins something
- piggybackCarried on another's back
- turnRotational movement
skip · rest days · depth · workload · arm fatigue · durability · consistency
fastball
Maximum-speed baseball throw
- curveballPitch with spin-induced arc
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- changeupDeliberately slow pitch
sinker · splitter · cutter · knuckleball · two-seam · four-seam · breaking ball · velocity · movement · release point
ERA
Pitcher effectiveness statistic
innings · complete game · shutout · no-hitter · perfect game · win · loss · game score · dominance · efficiency
workhorse
Reliable, tireless producer
- stopperClosure for an opening
- fireballerPitcher with overpowering speed
- veteranExperienced former soldier
rookie · journeyman · homegrown · free agent · prospect
southpaw
Left-handed person, informally
- leftyNon-dominant-side user
- left-handerPerson favoring sinister side
- rightyDominant hand majority
windup
Final part or preparation
follow-through · balance point · hip rotation · shoulder separation · stride length · extension · release · deception · repeatable · smooth
warmup
Pre-activity preparation
- scouting reportAnalysis of competitor's abilities
- game planPredetermined approach to winning
- matchupsPaired competitive encounters
ace
Single-pip card
- number twoDeputy or runner-up
- openerWhat begins something
- piggybackCarried on another's back
turn · skip · rest days · depth · workload · arm fatigue · durability · consistency
starting pitchersdesignated hitters
Non-fielding offensive specialists
cleanup hitters · leadoff hitters · sluggers · batters · power hitters
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