southpaw

Example Sentences

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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

But Benavidez began landing combinations to the head and body with the speed of a lightweight, switching between southpaw and orthodox at will.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

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