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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In a pair of waiver claims Thursday, the Yankees acquired right-hander Allan Winans from the Atlanta Braves and Roansy Contreras from the Baltimore Orioles.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
The Tigers signed free agent right-hander Alex Cobb in December, adding him to a starting rotation that includes Skubal — the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner — Casey Mize, Reese Olson and rising prospect Jackson Jobe.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Other pitching additions include right-hander Bryse Wilson, who signed a one-year deal, and reliever Cam Booser, acquired in a trade with the Red Sox.
Austin Slater and Mike Tauchman give the White Sox outfield depth, and infielder Josh Rojas brings versatility.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Despite only turning 23 in November, the six-foot-two right-hander is already one of the best pitchers in the world.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
The Tigers signed free agent right-hander Alex Cobb in December, adding him to a starting rotation that includes Skubal — the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner — Casey Mize, Reese Olson and rising prospect Jackson Jobe.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Other pitching additions include right-hander Bryse Wilson, who signed a one-year deal, and reliever Cam Booser, acquired in a trade with the Red Sox.
Austin Slater and Mike Tauchman give the White Sox outfield depth, and infielder Josh Rojas brings versatility.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Despite only turning 23 in November, the six-foot-two right-hander is already one of the best pitchers in the world.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Right-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-hander. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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