pitcher

noun

1. 1

   the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit

   he has played every position except pitcher

   they have a southpaw on the mound

2. 2

   an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring

3. 3

   (baseball) the person who does the pitching

   our pitcher has a sore arm

4. 4

   (botany) a leaf that that is modified in such a way as to resemble a pitcher or ewer

5. 5

   the quantity contained in a pitcher