Why lefty batters are dominating in 2026

Baseball has always been the respite for lefties who get a raw deal in real life. Scissors, power tools and spiral notebooks might conspire against them, but not the design of our beautiful game. Here, left-handed hitters have a headstart to first base, a visual advantage against the majority of pitchers and even that short porch at Yankee Stadium.

You’re welcome, lefties.

But rarely have…