As of the 2014 season, the Cincinnati Reds have 5 left handed pitchers.
As of the 2014 season, the Cincinnati Reds have 4 left handed batters.
As of the 2014 season, the Colorado Rockies have 9 left handed pitchers.
Baseball pitchers are only referred to as a Southpaw if they're left handed, it's more common for left handed pitchers to be referred to as a Southpaw but it's just a general term for anyone who is left handed.
588 pitchers have appeared in at least one game in 2009. 420 are right handed, and 168 are left handed. This means that 71% of pitchers are right handed and 29% are left-handed, which comes to a righty-to-lefty ratio of about 2.5:1.
Left-handed pitchers in baseball have certain advantages over right-handed pitchers due to their unique throwing angle. This can make it more challenging for batters to pick up the ball and adjust their timing, giving left-handed pitchers a strategic edge. Additionally, left-handed pitchers are often seen as more valuable in certain situations, such as facing left-handed batters or holding runners on base.
As of the 2014 season, the Baltimore Orioles have 5 left handed pitchers.
As of the 2014 season, the Cleveland Indians have 5 left handed pitchers.
As of the 2014 season, the Houston Astros have 7 left handed pitchers.
As of the 2014 season, the Miami Marlins have 7 left handed pitchers.
As of the 2014 season, the Milwaukee Brewers have 5 left handed pitchers.
As of the 2014 season, the Minnesota Twins have 6 left handed pitchers.
As of the 2014 season, the Oakland Athletics have 8 left handed pitchers.