Your analysis is incorrect. 'southpaw' is a boxing term that refers to left-handed boxers. It is in no way derogatory and did not originate with baseball [1].

Your analysis is incorrect. 'southpaw' is a boxing term that refers to left-handed boxers. It is in no way derogatory and did not originate with baseball [1]. In fact, it is more of a compliment because southpaws have a strategic and tactical advantage over right-handers due to stance. 'paw' as in hand 'south' as in 'not usual' [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southpaw_stance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southpaw_stance