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

His leadoff shot to left field snapped a homerless streak for Rays right-hander Joe Boyle (0-1) that lasted 30 2/3 innings. —CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026

Hoerner needed just 12 games to launch his first long ball of the 2026 campaign by sending a 1-2 sweeper from Tampa Bay’s right-hander Joe Boyle over the left field fence for a leadoff home run in the Cubs’ 6-2 win on Wednesday at Tropicana Field to secure a series victory. —Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

Strahm returned to Kansas City in exchange for right-hander Jonathan Bowlan. —Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026

Soler homered off López in the first inning, then was hit by a 96 mph fastball from the right-hander his next time up. —ABC News, 8 Apr. 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