Ryan is a four-letter name that is often associated with a right-handed pitcher. Ryan is a common surname in the United States and is also a given name. In baseball, a right-handed pitcher is a player who throws the ball with their right hand. Right-handed pitchers are usually more successful than left-handed pitchers due to the fact that most batters are right-handed. Right-handed pitchers are also able to throw the ball with more velocity and accuracy than left-handed pitchers.