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pitcher

/ˈpɪtʃ.ər/

In sports like baseball or softball, a pitcher is the player who throws the ball toward the batter to start each play. The pitcher stands on a specific area called the mound and tries to prevent the batter from hitting the ball.

Ejemplos

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1

The pitcher threw the ball very fast during the game.

The thrower sent the ball at high speed during the match.

2

The professional pitcher signed a long-term contract with the team.

The expert ball-thrower agreed to a multi-year deal with the club.

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Our pitcher is doing an amazing job today!

The guy throwing the ball for us is playing great right now.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
pitcher
Verb
pitch
Adjetivo
pitchable
Relacionado
pitching
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Truco para recordar

Think of a person throwing a ball at a 'picture' (pitcher) frame to remember the name of the player.

Quiz rápido

The ______ stands on the mound and throws the ball to the batter.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: pitcher

Ejemplos

1

The pitcher threw the ball very fast during the game.

everyday

The thrower sent the ball at high speed during the match.

2

The professional pitcher signed a long-term contract with the team.

formal

The expert ball-thrower agreed to a multi-year deal with the club.

3

Our pitcher is doing an amazing job today!

informal

The guy throwing the ball for us is playing great right now.

4

The biomechanical analysis of the pitcher's arm movement reveals significant stress on the elbow.

academic

Scientific study of how the player throws shows high pressure on the joint.

5

The team's marketing strategy focuses heavily on their star pitcher.

business

The company's plan uses their most famous ball-thrower to sell tickets.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
pitcher
Verb
pitch
Adjetivo
pitchable
Relacionado
pitching

Colocaciones comunes

starting pitcher The player who begins the game in the throwing position.
relief pitcher A player who enters the game later to replace another thrower.
pitcher's mound The raised area in the middle of the field where the player stands.
ace pitcher The best or highest-performing thrower on a team.
left-handed pitcher A player who throws the ball with their left hand.

Frases Comunes

pitcher's duel

A game where both pitchers play so well that very few runs are scored.

on the mound

The state of a pitcher being ready to play or currently playing.

closer

A specific type of pitcher used to finish the final part of a game.

Se confunde a menudo con

pitcher vs pitcher (container)

In daily life, a pitcher is a large jug for pouring water; in sports, it is the person who throws the ball.

pitcher vs catcher

The pitcher throws the ball, while the catcher sits behind the batter to catch it.

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Notas de uso

The term 'pitcher' is primarily used in North American sports contexts like baseball. In other sports like cricket, the equivalent role is called a 'bowler'.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use the word 'thrower' in baseball, but 'pitcher' is the specific and correct technical term for the position.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a person throwing a ball at a 'picture' (pitcher) frame to remember the name of the player.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the verb 'pitch' (to throw or cast), coming from Middle English 'pichen'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one pitcher, two pitchers Can be used as a compound noun: star pitcher, relief pitcher
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Contexto cultural

In American culture, the pitcher is often seen as the 'star' or most influential player on a baseball team.

Quiz rápido

The ______ stands on the mound and throws the ball to the batter.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: pitcher

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