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Even if his $6 million in incentives aren't unlocked, Hoffman's contract represents the largest financial commitment the Blue Jays have made to a relief pitcher in 10 seasons with Atkins as GM, according to SportsNet's Ben Nicholson-Smith.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
The Texas Rangers held an introductory press conference for the signing of relief pitcher Chris Martin on Tuesday continuing their busy offseason.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
Because … Rowdy Tellez (not an actual relief pitcher): Did both of those things!
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Besides investing $218 million over eight years in left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried via free agency, the Yankees have acquired outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger and right-handed relief pitcher Devin Williams through trades with the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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First Known Use
1884, in the meaning defined above
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“Relief pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relief%20pitcher. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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relief pitcher
noun
: a baseball pitcher who takes over for another during a game
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