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

Padres right-hander Michael King, Angels left-hander Reid Detmers and Royals right-hander Michael Wacha all fit that category. — The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 27 July 2026

The 27-year-old right-hander gave up three hits, walked three and had five strikeouts. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

The Braves next went to right-hander Tyler Kinley, who has given up eight homers and 18 runs in 36 innings pitched. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 27 July 2026

Philadelphia Phillies' new top prospect, right-hander Gage Wood, is quickly climbing the minor league ranks despite the team's strong veteran rotation. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 27 July 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