Which hand did Jackie Robinson bat with?

Jackie Robinson batted right-handed.

That detail was part of the batting profile he brought to professional baseball, where he became one of the most influential players in history. Robinson played ten Major League seasons, all with the Brooklyn Dodgers, after making his debut in 1947.

Being right-handed did not limit his offensive impact. He combined a .311 career batting average with speed, patience, and aggressive baserunning. He stole 197 bases during his career, including 19 steals of home, and scored more than 100 runs in six seasons.

A frequent confusion is between batting hand and throwing hand, since players can bat and throw with different hands. Robinson was right-handed as a batter, and he also threw right-handed. He was not an ambidextrous or switch-hitting batter. His most productive season came in 1949, when he hit .342, drove in 124 runs, and won the National League Most Valuable Player Award.