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Vessel for a baseballer (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pitcher

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'vessel' is the definition.
(I know that pitcher is a type of jar)

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(Other definitions for pitcher that I've seen before include "Earthenware vessel" , "Earthenware jug" , "Baseball bowler and vessel for liquid" , "Vessel with a handle and spout" , "one getting walked all over?" .)

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