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Baseballer in the jug? (7)

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pitcher

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'the jug?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for pitcher that I've seen before include "Baseball bowler and container for liquid" , "Earthenware vessel" , "Does one throw the vessel?" , "Large jug; thrower" , "source of drink?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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