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What is a pitcher and a catcher in baseball?

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The common term for a pitcher and catcher is "battery."

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In baseball do the pitcher and catcher form?
I think you are asking what they form. If that is what you want to know, they are called "The Battery," because they work together to try and get the batter out. The catcher makes hand signals for...
Why do they call the pitcher and catcher in baseball the battery?
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What is the catcher and pitcher often called in baseball?
There's a lot of names, but I think you're looking for "the battery".
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