Assertion: pitcher | /r/HasAspect | the option
Facets:
value: prior to
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: The responsibility for selecting the type of pitch is traditionally made by the catcher, who gives hand signals to the pitcher with their fingers, usually one finger for fastball or the pitcher's best pitch, with the pitcher having the option to ask for another selection by shaking his head.
text: Prior to throwing a pitch, the pitcher has the option of taking one step back toward second base or to either side, using his free leg (left leg for a right-handed pitcher).
text: He has the option to throw out of the strike zone, to strike out the batter swinging.