left-hander
noun
left-hand·er
ˈleft-ˈhan-dər 
ˈlef-ˈtan-
: a left-handed person
especially
: a pitcher who throws with the left hand
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That was more than enough for rookie left-hander Connelly Early, who allowed just a solo home run over six strong innings.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The Royals logged just three hits against Chicago left-hander Anthony Kay in 5 2/3 innings.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The sophomore left-hander struck out Stewart and pitched a ball that Vrazel caught in center field to end the inning.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Sophomore left-hander Alex Kontogouris allowed one run as the Royals’ pitcher.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The Royals logged just three hits against Chicago left-hander Anthony Kay in 5 2/3 innings.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The sophomore left-hander struck out Stewart and pitched a ball that Vrazel caught in center field to end the inning.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Sophomore left-hander Alex Kontogouris allowed one run as the Royals’ pitcher.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Left-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/left-hander. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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