Why do left handed baseball players bat so differently then righties?

Question

ever notice how almost all left handers have an uppercut swing, but very few righties do? the anatomy is the same so i am not sure why.....might it have something to do with facing more right handed pitchers growing up?

Answer 1

I hit both ways and have some ideas. Remember that we do use both hands to hit a ball.
--- Children are usually taught right handed first. Some left handed batters switch over much later. I would argue that left handers usually have learned a smoother technique.
--- Running to first base is different for left handers. Nothing is in their way and they have a shorter distance. They can often get hits by just slapping at the ball.
--- Left handers may swing with a little less power. In our right handed society we use our right hands a little more.

Answer 2

because they are on the other side of the plate maybe.?.? just a guess.