Stupid Question

I've always wondered this, but never asked anyone for fear of looking stupid.

Do left-handed batters generally hit better against left or right-handed pitchers? Same question for right-handed batters.

Lefties hit righties better, and righties hit lefties better...generally.

Then we have freaks like Ichiro who can hit both without any disadvantage

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Originally Posted by HoustonGM

Lefties hit righties better, and righties hit lefties better...generally.

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Exactly, that's why there's a relief pitcher called a "left-handed specialist", because they face the opposing team's left-handed hitters late in the game.

i.e. Paul Assenmacher if you are old school like me. :D

But then there's Ken Griffey, who can't hit lefties..but he is a lefty so he fits the stereotype