RHP

Sports abbreviation · Baseball

RHP stands for Right-handed pitcher, a baseball abbreviation.

Pitcher who throws with his right hand, the large majority of major leaguers. Roster and transaction listings identify pitchers as RHP or LHP.

Example: The club recalled RHP Jones from Triple-A and optioned an infielder.

Usage notes

Right-handed hitters generally hit better against left-handed pitchers and vice versa, the basis of platoon strategy. Scouting reports often show a hitter's split "vs. RHP" to decide lineups.

Related abbreviations

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• RISP – Runners in scoring position
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• SAC – Sacrifice bunt
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