The phrase "star pitcher" refers to the best and most talented player who throws the ball in a baseball game. They are the main player responsible for pitching and are highly skilled at throwing accurate and powerful pitches. Full definition
They'd had only one All - Star pitcher in six years, and hadn't had a true ace since Mike Mussina left for the Yankees in 2000. (sbnation.com)
# 42 Rod Nichols ALBUQUERQUE Star pitcher for Highland High and New Mexico in 1980s; won 11 games in seven seasons with Indians, Dodgers and Braves. (si.com)
A little over 1 year ago, in September of 2016, Miami Marlins star pitcher José Fernández tragically died in a boating accident just off Miami Beach, FL.. (aronberglaw.com)