left-hander

[ left-han-der, -han- ]

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.

left-hander

noun

1. a blow with the left hand
2. a left-handed person

Word History and Origins

Origin of left-hander¹

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

Example Sentences

By the end the left-hander, who could make a Test debut in New Zealand later this month, was elegantly driving seamer Romario Shepherd over extra cover for six.

From BBC

Last spring, the team made a late play for the left-hander before he signed with the San Francisco Giants.

From Los Angeles Times

Tanner Scott, 30, RP, MVP: The left-hander bolstered the Padres bullpen after being acquired from the Marlins at the trade deadline.

From Los Angeles Times

Jordan Cox is set to deputise and make his Test debut, with left-hander Bethell adding additional batting depth.

From BBC

England were ground down by Shakeel in the afternoon session, the left-hander taking advantage of some questionable tactics from the visitors.

From BBC