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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First pitch between Arkansas and Tennessee is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
The Razorbacks face a tough challenge tonight with Vols left-hander Liam Doyle on the mound.
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Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
The Padres then pivoted to Soto and first baseman Josh Bell, sending the Nationals a stunning six-player collection that included left-hander MacKenzie Gore, shortstop CJ Abrams and outfielder James Wood.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The Mets loaded the bases on left-hander Bailey Falter, but Luis Torrens struck out to end the inning.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
On Tuesday, the Royals landed an experienced veteran in left-hander Rich Hill.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
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Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
The Padres then pivoted to Soto and first baseman Josh Bell, sending the Nationals a stunning six-player collection that included left-hander MacKenzie Gore, shortstop CJ Abrams and outfielder James Wood.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The Mets loaded the bases on left-hander Bailey Falter, but Luis Torrens struck out to end the inning.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
On Tuesday, the Royals landed an experienced veteran in left-hander Rich Hill.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
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“Left-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/left-hander. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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