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
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The Nationals are recalling right-hander Amos Willingham to take Harvey’s roster spot, according to a person familiar with their plans.
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Andrew Golden, Washington Post, 14 July 2024
And then came the bottom of the first inning in Game 1.
St. Louis put up nine runs — just two earned — off right-hander Hayden Wesneski in the opening frame to put the game away early in the Cubs’ 11-3 loss.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2024
The 24-year-old right-hander still recorded seven strikeouts, but an MLB-best 12th victory proved elusive.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2024
In four starts, the 22-year-old right-hander has a 3.72 ERA, 18 strikeouts and 10 walks over 19⅓ innings, but the Giants’ rotation is about to become a crowded place with the looming returns of Robbie Ray and Alex Cobb after the break.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024
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Andrew Golden, Washington Post, 14 July 2024
And then came the bottom of the first inning in Game 1.
St. Louis put up nine runs — just two earned — off right-hander Hayden Wesneski in the opening frame to put the game away early in the Cubs’ 11-3 loss.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2024
The 24-year-old right-hander still recorded seven strikeouts, but an MLB-best 12th victory proved elusive.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2024
In four starts, the 22-year-old right-hander has a 3.72 ERA, 18 strikeouts and 10 walks over 19⅓ innings, but the Giants’ rotation is about to become a crowded place with the looming returns of Robbie Ray and Alex Cobb after the break.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024
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