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 right-hander would add a reliable starter at the top of the rotation.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
With Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes already signed this offseason, Sasaki, a 23-year-old right-hander, ranks as the best player available on The Athletic’s Free Agent Big Board.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
But Burnes chose the Diamondbacks, who included an opt-out clause after the second year of the contract, removing the right-hander from the AL East after only one season and leaving the Orioles and Blue Jays without an obvious pivot.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
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The Phillies' rotation already ran five-deep with right-handers Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, and Taijuan Walker joining lefties Christopher Sanchez and Ranger Suarez.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
With Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes already signed this offseason, Sasaki, a 23-year-old right-hander, ranks as the best player available on The Athletic’s Free Agent Big Board.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
But Burnes chose the Diamondbacks, who included an opt-out clause after the second year of the contract, removing the right-hander from the AL East after only one season and leaving the Orioles and Blue Jays without an obvious pivot.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
More news: Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson Dies at 65
The Phillies' rotation already ran five-deep with right-handers Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, and Taijuan Walker joining lefties Christopher Sanchez and Ranger Suarez.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Right-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-hander. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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