捕手

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In baseball, 捕手 is read ほしゅ and means the catcher positioned to receive the pitch.
• Basic usage: The catcher blocks low balls and discusses pitch selection with the pitcher before the game.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The baseball role receiving pitches
  • This is the baseball position that blocks low pitches and plans pitch selection with the pitcher. Its duties differ from those of the person throwing the pitches.