Fireman
What does fireman mean?
Late-inning relief pitcher
Example
"He's been the most reliable fireman for the team so I wouldn't be surprised if the manager goes with him in this situation."
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Usage
✓ Sports Terms (Baseball)
Last Updated: July 22, 2015
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A term that refers to a baseball team's late-inning relief pitcher or closer.
Relief pitchers and closers are often inserted into games when they must preserve a lead for their team. The fireman term comes from "putting out fires" in a game, which is when a pitcher tries to get out of an inning when opposing baserunners are threatening to score.