セットアッパー

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Meanings

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noun

set upper

A baseball term for a relief pitcher who typically pitches in the eighth inning to set up the closer. Used in Japanese baseball contexts.

セット・アッパー
- セットアッパー
  Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in some contexts.
- セット・アッパー

クローザー
クローザー is the closer who pitches in the ninth inning to finish the game, while セットアッパー pitches earlier to preserve a lead.
リリーフ
リリーフ is a general term for relief pitcher; セットアッパー is a specific role within the bullpen.

Loanword from English 'set upper', a baseball term.