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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His success continued this season, with the right-hander joining fellow San Diego relievers Robert Suarez and Adrian Morejon in his first All-Star Game.
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
The right-hander was dealt to the Texas Rangers in hopes of improving the Texas rotation for a second half postseason push.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Counsell said the right-hander would start in the bullpen but stay stretched out in case the team needs an extra starter.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
On the pitching side, the Royals will promote right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2025
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
The right-hander was dealt to the Texas Rangers in hopes of improving the Texas rotation for a second half postseason push.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Counsell said the right-hander would start in the bullpen but stay stretched out in case the team needs an extra starter.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
On the pitching side, the Royals will promote right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for right-hander
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“Right-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-hander. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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