southpaw

Example Sentences

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The diminutive southpaw came out of retirement last year.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Some will say players should not be involved, that it’s a management decision high above the pay grade of the average southpaw or slugger.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Serrano started strongly with sharp body work and accurate left hands from her southpaw stance, before the contest developed into a scrappier affair than expected.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Mason Fluharty has been their best southpaw, but has a 6.23 ERA in the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

The one who’d taught me how to pitch, and me a southpaw.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson