Fireman
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
Related Slang
| Put out fires | Get out of difficult situations |
| RP | Relief pitcher |
| Closer | A relief pitcher that finishes a baseball game |
| LIPS | Late inning pressured situations |
| RW | Relief wins |
| IRA | Inherited runs allowed |
| SV | Saves |
| W | Win |
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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.