Definitions of hurler
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(baseball) the person who does the pitching
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left hander, left-handed pitcher, left-hander, lefthander, lefty, southpaw
a baseball pitcher who throws the ball with the left hand
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right-handed pitcher, right-hander
(baseball) a pitcher who throws with the right hand
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fireman, relief pitcher, reliever
a pitcher who does not start the game
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screwballer
(baseball) a pitcher who throws screwballs
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starting pitcher
(baseball) a pitcher who starts in a baseball game
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closer, finisher
(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
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ballplayer, baseball player
an athlete who plays baseball
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thrower
someone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm)
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