1.
starting catcher; regular catcher (baseball)
The team's main catcher, who plays the position most regularly. The prefix 正 ("main; regular") contrasts with backup or rotating players.
Compound of 正 (main; regular) + 捕手 (catcher). The 正- prefix attaches to position names to mark the player who normally starts.
Common collocations
- 正捕手の座: starting catcher position (literally "seat")
- 正捕手に抜擢される: to be picked as starting catcher
- 正捕手争い: competition for the starting catcher spot