pitcher
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.
例文
3 / 5The pitcher threw the ball very fast during the game.
The thrower sent the ball at high speed during the match.
The professional pitcher signed a long-term contract with the team.
The expert ball-thrower agreed to a multi-year deal with the club.
Our pitcher is doing an amazing job today!
The guy throwing the ball for us is playing great right now.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a person throwing a ball at a 'picture' (pitcher) frame to remember the name of the player.
クイックテスト
The ______ stands on the mound and throws the ball to the batter.
正解!
正解は: pitcher
例文
The pitcher threw the ball very fast during the game.
everydayThe thrower sent the ball at high speed during the match.
The professional pitcher signed a long-term contract with the team.
formalThe expert ball-thrower agreed to a multi-year deal with the club.
Our pitcher is doing an amazing job today!
informalThe guy throwing the ball for us is playing great right now.
The biomechanical analysis of the pitcher's arm movement reveals significant stress on the elbow.
academicScientific study of how the player throws shows high pressure on the joint.
The team's marketing strategy focuses heavily on their star pitcher.
businessThe company's plan uses their most famous ball-thrower to sell tickets.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
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.
よく混同される語
In daily life, a pitcher is a large jug for pouring water; in sports, it is the person who throws the ball.
The pitcher throws the ball, while the catcher sits behind the batter to catch it.
使い方のコツ
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'.
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes use the word 'thrower' in baseball, but 'pitcher' is the specific and correct technical term for the position.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a person throwing a ball at a 'picture' (pitcher) frame to remember the name of the player.
語源
Derived from the verb 'pitch' (to throw or cast), coming from Middle English 'pichen'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In American culture, the pitcher is often seen as the 'star' or most influential player on a baseball team.
クイックテスト
The ______ stands on the mound and throws the ball to the batter.
正解!
正解は: pitcher
Sportsの関連語
football
A1A popular team sport played with a round ball where two teams try to kick the ball into the other team's goal. It can also refer to the specific ball used to play this game.
basketball
A1Basketball is a sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court. The objective is to score points by throwing a large orange ball through a raised hoop called a basket.
baseball
A1Baseball is a team sport played with a bat, a ball, and gloves on a field with four bases. Two teams of nine players take turns hitting the ball and trying to run around the bases to score points called runs.
tennis
A1Tennis is a popular racket sport played on a rectangular court between two players or two pairs. The goal is to hit a ball over a net into the opponent's side of the court using a racket.
volleyball
A1Volleyball is a team sport played by two teams on a court separated by a high net. Players use their hands or arms to hit a ball back and forth over the net, trying to make the ball touch the ground on the opponent's side.
swimming
A1Swimming is the activity or sport of moving through water using your arms and legs. It is a popular form of exercise and a competitive sport practiced in pools or open water.
running
A1The activity or sport of moving fast on foot, often done for exercise or in a race. It involves a pace faster than walking where both feet are briefly off the ground at the same time.
cycling
A1Cycling is the activity of riding a bicycle for exercise, sport, or travel. It involves using your legs to push pedals that turn wheels to move forward.
wrestling
A1Wrestling is a sport where two people fight by holding and throwing each other to the ground. It does not involve hitting or kicking and usually takes place on a soft mat.
martial arts
A1Martial arts are sports that involve fighting or self-defense, such as karate, judo, or kung fu. They are practiced for many reasons, including fitness, competition, and mental discipline.
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