same-handed

This is why it's so dangerous to throw changeups to same-handed hitters.

Lookout Landing Jeff Sullivan 2010

The long-time platoon issues weren't present: a 4.54 xFIP versus lefties, and a 4.42 xFIP against same-handed hitters.

The Hardball Times David Golebiewski 2010

But it would be weird if he had one and only threw it to righties (well, out of character with how traditionally pitchers use the slider primarily to same-handed batters and the change primarily to opposite-handed batters).

Camden Chat Stacey 2010

This is why it's so dangerous to throw changeups to same-handed hitters.

Lookout Landing Jeff Sullivan 2010

If you break the numbers down, lefties actually proved better against both same-handed batters (.703/.725) and opposite-handed ones (.771/.777) - they just saw a lot more of the latter.

AZ Snakepit Jim McLennan 2010

But it would be weird if he had one and only threw it to righties (well, out of character with how traditionally pitchers use the slider primarily to same-handed batters and the change primarily to opposite-handed batters).

Camden Chat Stacey 2010

It's certainly something that a young player can correct - the record books are full of lefties who struggled against same-handed pitchers only to turn things around as they matured.

Comments for FanGraphs Baseball Redblooded 2010

Werth, Ibanez, Polanco, Ruiz and not have more than two same-handed batters next to each other.

Phillies Nation Michael Baumann 2010

It would not be surprising, however, to see a 23-year-old start to improve certain aspects of his game, including his performance against same-handed pitchers.

Comments for FanGraphs Baseball Redblooded 2010

Logan walks even more batters than Gaudin, and even has troubles throwing strikes to same-handed hitters.

River Avenue Blues 2010