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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The Athletics will start right-hander Mitch Spence.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2024
The Nationals’ ensuing 5-0 loss, which included an uncharacteristically erratic performance from right-hander Jake Irvin and just four Washington hits, threw a little cold water on the idea and ended a three-game winning streak.
—Spencer Nusbaum, Washington Post, 19 June 2024
In his first five major-league starts Munoz, a 6-2 right-hander, has held right-handed batters to a .137 average.
—Harvey Fialkov, Miami Herald, 18 June 2024
On Saturday, Royals right-hander Alec Marsh will start at Kauffman Stadium.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2024
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2024
The Nationals’ ensuing 5-0 loss, which included an uncharacteristically erratic performance from right-hander Jake Irvin and just four Washington hits, threw a little cold water on the idea and ended a three-game winning streak.
—Spencer Nusbaum, Washington Post, 19 June 2024
In his first five major-league starts Munoz, a 6-2 right-hander, has held right-handed batters to a .137 average.
—Harvey Fialkov, Miami Herald, 18 June 2024
On Saturday, Royals right-hander Alec Marsh will start at Kauffman Stadium.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2024
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“Right-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-hander. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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