Noun
a pitcher who does not start the game
Source: WordNetBarnes restored the Dodgers’ five-run lead with a solo homer off Rays relief pitcher John Curtiss in the sixth. Source: Internet
GOLDMAN: (Laughter) Well, if Vegas did have a betting line, it would probably favor Tampa Bay left-handed relief pitcher Ryan Sherriff against Dodgers hitter Joc Pederson because Pederson doesn't hit lefties as well. Source: Internet
Everyone on the team has a role to play, whether it’s a relief pitcher, starting shortstop or pinch runner when we need a stolen base. Source: Internet
Los Angeles Angels’ Jared Walsh watches his three-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Tyler Kinley during the 11th inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Denver. Source: Internet
However, the run scored by the batter is counted as earned against the relief pitcher, but unearned to the team (since there should have already been three outs). Source: Internet
In 2012, R.A. Dickey became the first knuckleball pitcher to win the award. citation In 1974, Mike Marshall won the award, becoming the first relief pitcher to win the award. Source: Internet