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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Royals All-Star Seth Lugo will start against Tigers right-hander Casey Mize on Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025
The Razorbacks are going with a more offensive-minded lineup today, starting right-handers Rocco Peppi and Carson Boles against the left-handed pitcher.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 18 Apr. 2025
The right-hander got the final three outs, stranding two runners to earn his second save of the season.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Needing something to fill his time, the Mets right-hander decided to explore spirituality.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025
The Razorbacks are going with a more offensive-minded lineup today, starting right-handers Rocco Peppi and Carson Boles against the left-handed pitcher.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 18 Apr. 2025
The right-hander got the final three outs, stranding two runners to earn his second save of the season.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Needing something to fill his time, the Mets right-hander decided to explore spirituality.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Right-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-hander. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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