catcher

• Существительное, обозначающее игрока в бейсболе, который находится за домашней базой и ловит мячи, брошенные питчером.

A noun referring to a player in baseball who is positioned behind home plate and catches pitches thrown by the pitcher.

1. Baseball playerB1formalsport

   The player positioned behind home plate who catches pitches thrown by the pitcher.

   Кэтчер

   • The catcher signaled for a fastball.
   • He has been the team's catcher for three seasons.
   • The catcher threw the ball to second base to catch the runner.

   Synonymsbackstopreceiver

2. Baseball positionB1formalsport

   The defensive position on a baseball team located behind home plate, responsible for catching pitches and controlling the game.

   Кэтчер

   • She plays catcher for her school team.
   • The catcher's gear includes a mask, chest protector, and shin guards.
   • He was moved from outfield to catcher this year.

   Synonymsbackstopreceiver