left-hander

noun

left-hand·​er ˈleft-ˈhan-dər 

ˈlef-ˈtan-

: a left-handed person

especially : a pitcher who throws with the left hand

Examples of left-hander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Beck is likely to be optioned when the Giants recall rookie left-hander Carson Whisenhunt for Sunday’s start, so the blowout was an opportunity to get Beck some work before returning to Sacramento. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron found himself in an unfamiliar spot on Friday night against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. — Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Instead, the veteran left-hander will continue his career in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league, joining the growing list of former MLB pitchers who have revitalized their careers there. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Starter Gage Jump, the hard-throwing rookie left-hander, has been a bright spot in an increasingly dreary A’s season. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for left-hander

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