Definition of "catcher" []

• One that catches, especially the baseball player positioned behind home plate who signals for and receives pitches. (noun)

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• "And he's batting .336, which for a catcher is a lot more than just respectable."
• "Although the catcher is the 2nd most important player on the team, don't spend too much time on the catcher until a play at home is expected."
• "Only the 'catcher' is defined as such and many a macho straight mexican man will 'pitch' when the opportunity arises."