right-handed
adjective
right-hand·ed
ˈrīt-ˈhan-dəd 
1
: using the right hand habitually or more easily than the left
also
: swinging from right to left
a right-handed batter
2
: relating to, designed for, or done with the right hand
3
a
: having the same direction or course as the movement of the hands of a watch viewed from in front : clockwise
b
: having a spiral structure or form that ascends or advances to the right
a right-handed screw
4
of a door
: opening to the right away from one
right-handed
adverb
right-handedly
adverb
right-handedness
noun
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On Wednesday, lefty starter Kyle Freeland, right-handed starter Ryan Feltner, and closer candidate Victor Vodnik threw in the main stadium at Salt River.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2026
The Rangers have spent the offseason looking for a bargain right-handed bat capable of playing the outfield and serving as a hedge against opponents going to left-handed relievers late in games.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
The latter is the most likely avenue now following the signing of veteran right-handed starting pitcher Chris Paddack to add to a rotation that will also likely feature Sandy Alcantara, Eury Perez, Max Meyer and Braxton Garrett.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition to the left-handed-hitting Gavin Sheets, the Padres are having right-handed-hitting Miguel Andujar and Nick Castellanos work at first base this spring.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2026
The Rangers have spent the offseason looking for a bargain right-handed bat capable of playing the outfield and serving as a hedge against opponents going to left-handed relievers late in games.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
The latter is the most likely avenue now following the signing of veteran right-handed starting pitcher Chris Paddack to add to a rotation that will also likely feature Sandy Alcantara, Eury Perez, Max Meyer and Braxton Garrett.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition to the left-handed-hitting Gavin Sheets, the Padres are having right-handed-hitting Miguel Andujar and Nick Castellanos work at first base this spring.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Right-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-handed. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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right-handed
adjective
right-hand·ed
-ˈhan-dəd
1
: using the right hand habitually or more easily than the left
2
: relating to, designed for, or done with the right hand
3
: having the same direction or course as the movement of the hands of a watch viewed from in front
4
right-handed
adverb
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