LHP

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LHP
Stands forLeft-handed pitcher
CategoriesSports

LHP stands for Left-handed pitcher, a baseball abbreviation.

Pitcher who throws with his left hand, as listed on rosters, transaction wires and scouting reports. Left-handers have an advantage against left-handed batters and are valued for their relative scarcity.

Example: The Braves claimed LHP Smith off waivers from the Rangers.

Usage notes

Left-handed pitchers are often called southpaws, a term said to come from ballparks oriented so that a lefty's throwing arm faced south. Splits are listed "vs. LHP" and "vs. RHP" for hitters.

More baseball abbreviations

  • IP – Innings pitched
  • ISO – Isolated power
  • K – Strikeout
  • K/9 – Strikeouts per nine innings
  • L – Loss
  • LF – Left fielder
  • LOB – Left on base
  • NL – National League
  • NLCS – National League Championship Series
  • NLDS – National League Division Series
  • NRI – Non-roster invitee
  • OAA – Outs above average

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