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Is Braden Shewmake left-handed?

July 18, 2026

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Braden Shewmake is a right-handed thrower in professional baseball, indicating he is generally right-handed, though he bats left.

Status Right-handed

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Last verified 2026-07-18

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Braden Shewmake is a professional baseball player whose official profiles (MLB, Baseball-Reference, FanGraphs) consistently list him as a right-handed thrower and left-handed batter. The throwing hand typically denotes an individual's dominant hand.

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No — Braden Shewmake is a right-handed thrower in professional baseball, indicating he is generally right-handed, though he bats left.

Braden Shewmake is an American professional baseball shortstop. He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the first round (21st overall) of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft out of Texas A&M University.

Shewmake made his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves in 2023. Known for his defensive prowess at shortstop, he quickly progressed through the minor league system prior to his call-up.

During his collegiate career at Texas A&M, Shewmake was a standout player, earning various accolades for his strong offensive and defensive skills. He was a highly-rated prospect leading up to the draft.

In December 2023, Shewmake was traded to the Chicago White Sox as part of a significant off-season transaction, continuing his professional career with a new team.

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