How to Say "Baseball Pitcher" in Spanish

lanzador

/lanθaˈdoɾ/

In Spanish, baseball pitcher is lanzador.

How does it change in a sentence?

The noun is gendered. Use the feminine form lanzadora when referring to a female pitcher.

/lanθaˈdoɾ/

The word lanzador can also refer to a shuttle in weaving, the tool that carries the thread across the loom. The word literally describes anyone or anything that 'throws' or 'launches' something across a space.
While lanzador is the technical term, in many Caribbean countries like the Dominican Republic, players often simply use the English loanword 'pitcher' during a game.
In many Latin American baseball-playing nations, the pitcher is also affectionately or colloquially called a 'brazo' (arm), focusing on the physical tool used to throw.

El lanzador de béisbol tuvo un gran desempeño en el último juego.
The baseball pitcher had a great performance in the last game.
Necesitamos un buen pitcher de béisbol para fortalecer nuestro equipo.
We need a good baseball pitcher to strengthen our team.
La escuadra necesita un lanzador talentoso para ganar el campeonato.
The team needs a talented pitcher to win the championship.
Nuestro pícher estrella está teniendo una temporada increíble.
Our star pitcher is having an amazing season.
Ese lanzador tiene un brazo poderoso.
That pitcher has a powerful arm.
El serpentinero lanzó un juego perfecto
The pitcher threw a perfect game
El lanzador es muy rápido.
The pitcher is very fast.
Necesitamos un nuevo lanzador para el equipo.
We need a new pitcher for the team.
Ese lanzador tiene una curva excelente.
That pitcher has an excellent curve.

Lucía and Alejandro are watching a baseball game on TV.

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