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

Cabrera’s return was short-lived, as the right-hander is once again dealing with a blister issue on top of more ineffectiveness. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The 6-9 right-hander has 121 strikeouts in 79 ⅔ innings this season. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

The right-hander made eight more starts before having the reconstructive elbow surgery three months later. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

Hurt gives the Dodgers an extra bullpen piece after right-hander Jonathan Hernandez pitched three innings on Saturday and was not available Sunday. — Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 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