"In Major League Baseball, the numbers are different. In 2026 around 20% of players throw with their left hand and just over 31% hit from the left side."
"In the entire John Henry era of the Red Sox, there have been 57 player seasons for lefties as primarily starting pitchers."
"If we add an innings minimum, let's say 100 IP as a starter, and we're down to just 28 player seasons."
"David Wells sits alone in 2005. As does Lester from 2008-2011."
Approximately 90% of the general population is right-handed, but in Major League Baseball, around 20% of players throw left-handed and over 31% hit left-handed. This discrepancy highlights a larger presence of left-handed players in baseball. Recent events include pitcher Jake Bennett being scratched from a start, with speculation about his role in the Red Sox rotation. Historically, there have been 57 player seasons for left-handed starting pitchers in the Red Sox era, but only 28 meet a minimum innings requirement, showcasing the rarity of left-handed starters.
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