right-hander

noun

right-hand·​er ˈrīt-ˈhan-dər 

1

: a blow struck with the right hand

2

: a right-handed person

especially : a right-handed pitcher

Examples of right-hander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Earlier in the year, the Yankees viewed Jones as a platoon bat, with nearly the entirety of his playing time coming against right-handers. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

The Braves failed to capitalize on a prime scoring opportunity in the first inning, then were quieted by Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler in a 4-2 loss Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026

The 26-year-old right-hander struck out seven while yielding one hit through 3⅓ innings before Wade Meckler doubled into shallow left field with one out in the fourth. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

The right-hander, who came to the Mets from the Milwaukee Brewers in the trade for Freddy Peralta, was the long man out of the bullpen at the start of the year and pitched well until his velocity started to decline. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for right-hander

• bystander
• commander
• expander
• highlander
• leander
• meander
• philander
• brander
• candor
• dander
• gander
• grander