Middle relief pitcher

In baseball, middle relief pitchers (or "middle relievers") are relief pitchers who commonly pitch in the fifth, sixth, or seventh innings.^[1] In the National League, a middle reliever often comes in after the starting pitcher has been pulled for a pinch hitter. A middle reliever is usually replaced in the eighth or ninth innings by a left-handed specialist, setup pitcher or closers; middle relief pitchers may work these innings as well, especially if the game is not close.

References

↑ Dickson, Paul (2009). The Dickson Baseball Dictionary. W. W. Norton & Company. p. 544. ISBN 978-0-393-06681-4.

Baseball positions

Pitchers

by role	Ace pitcher Starting pitcher Relief pitcher Middle relief pitcher Long reliever Setup man Closer Left-handed specialist

by style	Power pitcher Control pitcher Ground ball pitcher Fly ball pitcher Switch pitcher

Defensive players

by number	Pitcher (1 / P) Catcher (2 / C) First baseman (3 / 1B) Second baseman (4 / 2B) Third baseman (5 / 3B) Shortstop (6 / SS) Left fielder (7 / LF) Center fielder (8 / CF) Right fielder (9 / RF)

by type	Pitcher Catcher Infielder Outfielder Utility player Utility infielder Position player Fourth outfielder Corner outfielder

Offensive players

by role	Batter Runner Batting order (1–9) Designated hitter Pinch hitter Pinch runner Lead off Leadoff hitter Cleanup hitter

by style	Clutch hitter Contact hitter Power hitter Switch hitter

Non-players

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