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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Minnesota will start right-hander Simeon Woods-Richardson.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2024
Instead, Roberts put his arms around Ramírez — a journeyman right-hander already on his third team this season — and spoke into his ear for several moments.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2024
The Toreros needed the cushion when Portland rallied for a run with two outs in the bottom of the inning against reliever Alex Schrier.
USD senior right-hander Conner Thurman was called on with runners at the corners to get the final out.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2024
Trailing 6-2 after being held in check by a third rookie in a row, Mets right-hander Christian Scott, the Giants rallied for five runs against reliever Reed Garrett.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2024
Instead, Roberts put his arms around Ramírez — a journeyman right-hander already on his third team this season — and spoke into his ear for several moments.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2024
The Toreros needed the cushion when Portland rallied for a run with two outs in the bottom of the inning against reliever Alex Schrier.
USD senior right-hander Conner Thurman was called on with runners at the corners to get the final out.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2024
Trailing 6-2 after being held in check by a third rookie in a row, Mets right-hander Christian Scott, the Giants rallied for five runs against reliever Reed Garrett.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
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“Right-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-hander. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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