Pitcher's control, say (5)

I believe the answer is:

asset

(Other definitions for asset that I've seen before include "Help" , "Tessa (anag)" , "Valuable person" , "Item of value or advantage" , "Useful thing or person" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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