right-hander

American  

[rahyt-han-der, -han-] / ˈraɪtˈhæn dər, -ˌhæn- /

noun

1. a person who is right-handed, especially a baseball pitcher who throws with the right hand.

2. Informal.

   1. a slap or punch delivered with the right hand.

   2. a throw or toss, as in basketball, made with the right hand.

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right-hander British  

noun

1. a blow with the right hand

2. a person who is right-handed

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Etymology

Origin of right-hander

First recorded in 1855–60

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

right-hander

Then, the right-hander top-edged a pull to Josh Hazlewood off the bowling of Starc.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

It was an uncharacteristically dismal performance for a right-hander who, before arriving in Queens, had been one of baseball’s best starters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

However, the right-hander has made a sublime start to his one-day international career, averaging almost 59 from 17 matches.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Dodger right-hander Tyler Glasnow limited the Braves to one hit and one run in 4-2/3 innings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

I adopted the Flaherty movement, but it is harder for a right-hander to use, as he is not in such a good position to whip the ball to the bag.

From Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside by Christy Mathewson

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