southpaw
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The diminutive southpaw came out of retirement last year.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
The home crowd sang "Leigh Wood is one of our own", as their man settled into a southpaw rhythm, slowing the pace and picking shots from range.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
The southpaw appeared in a career-high 75 games in 2025, recording a 3.18 earned-run average, 61 strikeouts and 34 walks.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
A straight left from the champion's southpaw stance landed cleanly and regularly in the third round as the gap in class became increasingly clear.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025
The one who’d taught me how to pitch, and me a southpaw.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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