left-hander

American  

[left-han-der, -han-] / ˈlɛftˈhæn dər, -ˌhæn- /

noun

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

2. Informal. a slap or punch delivered with the left hand.

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left-hander British  

noun

1. a blow with the left hand

2. a left-handed person

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Etymology

Origin of left-hander

First recorded in 1860–65; left-hand + -er ¹

Example Sentences

When left-hander Kishan followed in raising his bat it was the first time the top three had reached fifty in a men's T20 World Cup.

From BBC

The cerebral left-hander started 2025 outside the top 100, one more gifted teen pushing through the crowded gateway of the men’s tour.

From Los Angeles Times

The left-hander played inventive scoops, powerful drives and elegant flicks and when he departed the stage the crowd rose to him.

From BBC

Now included in that veteran group is left-hander Tanner Scott, who joined the Dodgers before last season on a four-year, $72-million deal.

From Los Angeles Times

Dodgers left-hander Alex Vesia made his Cactus League debut in Monday’s 3-0 win over the Seattle Mariners — the first time he’s pitched in a game of any kind since his newborn daughter died last fall.

From Los Angeles Times