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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Sunday afternoon, the Rockies’ veteran left-hander stood on the mound at Coors Field and tipped his cap to the fans serenading him with cheers and applause.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
Sophomore left-hander Boone Russell got a rare starting nod for Parker after providing clutch relief work out of the bullpen throughout the season.
—Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The rookie left-hander allowed four earned runs on six hits, including two home runs, walked one and struck out six.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Collegiate Rollercoaster Jump was highly recruited in high school, where he was ranked the No. 1 left-hander and No. 5 prospect overall in pitching-rich California.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
Sophomore left-hander Boone Russell got a rare starting nod for Parker after providing clutch relief work out of the bullpen throughout the season.
—Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The rookie left-hander allowed four earned runs on six hits, including two home runs, walked one and struck out six.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Collegiate Rollercoaster Jump was highly recruited in high school, where he was ranked the No. 1 left-hander and No. 5 prospect overall in pitching-rich California.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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“Left-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/left-hander. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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