left-hander
noun
left-hand·er
ˈleft-ˈhan-dər 
ˈlef-ˈtan-
: a left-handed person
especially
: a pitcher who throws with the left hand
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The left-hander went on to have a solid season in The Bronx, lowering his full-season ERA to 3.36 — the lowest of his seven-year career.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The Mets reintroduced the popular left-hander Monday afternoon in a Zoom conference, officially announcing his three-year, $75 million contract.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025
But the Angels gained an additional third-round selection, likely to be No. 107, after failing to sign the No. 81 overall pick last year, left-hander Ryan Prager.
—Levi Weaver, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Role: The left-hander was named one of four captains for the Owls last season, starting the first nine games before suffering a broken clavicle that ended his season.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The Mets reintroduced the popular left-hander Monday afternoon in a Zoom conference, officially announcing his three-year, $75 million contract.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025
But the Angels gained an additional third-round selection, likely to be No. 107, after failing to sign the No. 81 overall pick last year, left-hander Ryan Prager.
—Levi Weaver, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Role: The left-hander was named one of four captains for the Owls last season, starting the first nine games before suffering a broken clavicle that ended his season.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Left-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/left-hander. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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