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The answer CATCHER has 38 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
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Definitions of catcher in various dictionaries:
noun - (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
noun - the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws
verb - to capture after pursuit
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| Johnny Bench(1976) &Steve Yeager(1981) |
| In baseball this player changes his signals to the pitcher when there's a runner on second |
| The player behind home plate |
| In 2007 Ivan Rodriguez was the A.L.'s starting All-Star receptor, this |
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| One that catches, especially the baseball player positioned behind home plate who signals for and receives pitches. |
| a person or thing that catches something. |
| A person or thing that catches something. |
| the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws |
| (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher |
| in baseball, the player who catches the ball if the batter fails to hit it |
| (in baseball) a player who catches the ball when it is thrown to the player who is hitting for the opposing team |
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Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his/her turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the (home) umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. In addition to this primary duty, the catcher is also called upon to master many other skills in order to field the position well. The role of the catcher is similar to that of the wicket-keeper in cricket. * Positioned behind home plate, the catcher can see the whole field, and is therefore in the best position to direct and lead the other players in a defensive play. The catcher typically calls for pitches using hand signals. The calls are based on the pitcher's mechanics and strengths, as well as the batter's tendencies and weaknesses. Foul tips, bouncing balls in the dirt, and contact with runners during plays at the plate are all events to be handled by the catcher, necessitating the use of protective equipment. This includes a mask, chest and throat protectors, shin guards, an |