Southpaw

Synonyms

lefty left-hander lefthander left-handed pitcher left port awkward dubious left-handed left-hand sinister clumsy stub insincere maladroit
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Antonyms

dexter accomplished right-hand starboard nimble clockwise
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Hypernyms

individual person soul pitcher mortal somebody

Examples

A southpaw Tanner tip advanced their lead to 18-13. Source: Internet

If we can identify a subset of LHPs who display similar underlying pitch quality as the right-handed population of pitchers, then any difference in their outcomes against hitters should reflect the southpaw advantage. Source: Internet

Alvey is fighting in a southpaw stance where Theodorou is fighting as an orthodox. Source: Internet

Even months short of his 39th birthday, the southpaw shows no signs of slowing down. Source: Internet

The southpaw honed his craft with the Rangers’ Double-A and Triple-A teams in 2019, posting a 2-1 record and 2.47 ERA in 45 appearances between both squads. Source: Internet

The 22-year-old Nakatani, a southpaw who holds a 20-0 record with 15 knockouts, will get his first crack at a world title when he takes on the 26-year-old Magramo, who has won 24 of 25 bouts, including 20 knockouts. Source: Internet