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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Cade Smith’s Road To The Yankees The right-hander gained notice at Mississippi State when his relief work helped the Bulldogs win the 2021 College World Series.
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Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
With Rogers now in the mix along with fellow southpaw Kody Funderburk, who should have a leg up on a spot after a strong end to last season, adding a right-hander — or possibly multiple — to join the likes of Cole Sands and Justin Topa seems to be a particular focus.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
The Giants inked right-handers Tyler Mahle and Adrian Houser, but the team’s starting five current projects as one of the weaker units in the majors.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Adding an outfielder was a priority for the Giants, who upgraded their rotation this offseason by signing right-hander Adrian Houser to a $22 million, two-year contract that includes a 2028 club option, and right-hander Tyler Mahle to a $10 million, one-year deal.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
With Rogers now in the mix along with fellow southpaw Kody Funderburk, who should have a leg up on a spot after a strong end to last season, adding a right-hander — or possibly multiple — to join the likes of Cole Sands and Justin Topa seems to be a particular focus.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
The Giants inked right-handers Tyler Mahle and Adrian Houser, but the team’s starting five current projects as one of the weaker units in the majors.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Adding an outfielder was a priority for the Giants, who upgraded their rotation this offseason by signing right-hander Adrian Houser to a $22 million, two-year contract that includes a 2028 club option, and right-hander Tyler Mahle to a $10 million, one-year deal.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Right-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-hander. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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