A pitcher for the players (4)

I believe the answer is:

oboe

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'a pitcher' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for oboe that I've seen before include "Reed instrument" , "Woodwind instrument of treble pitch" , "Producer of notes" , "Player" , "Double-reed wind instrument" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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