The pitcher.
A bowler hat; a round black hat formerly popular among British businessmen.
One who engages in the sport of bowling.
A player selected mainly for his bowling ability.
The player currently bowling.
A relief pitcher (reflecting the figurative analogy of rescuing the situation).
A safety inspector in coal mines.
An assistant on any locomotive, whether steam-powered or not.
Someone (especially one who is male) who is skilled in the work of fighting fire.
A person (originally a man) who keeps the fire going underneath a steam boiler (originally, shoveling coal by hand), particularly on a railroad locomotive or steamship.