southpaw

Example Sentences

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The diminutive southpaw came out of retirement last year.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

And while he might not replicate the dominance of Wheeler, who has a 2.18 ERA in his postseason career, the fifth-year southpaw could certainly come close.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

An undefeated southpaw with quick hands, good feet and pure power.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

She was a southpaw for whupping, and she had arthritis in that elbow, so while she could still whup, it didn’t make much of an impression.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck