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Projector needed for baseball (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pitcher

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This clue might be a double definition.

'projector' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'for baseball' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'needed' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for pitcher that I've seen before include "Ewer" , "crock" , "US sportsman" , "Someone promoting" , "Baseball bowler and vessel for liquid" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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