Start
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A player is credited with a start or game started by being listed in the team's starting lineup. It is usually abbreviated "GS".
This statistic is particularly relevant for pitchers, where there is a clear distinction between starting pitchers and relief pitchers. A pitcher who makes a lot of starts is known colloquially as a "workhorse".
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