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utility player

British  

noun

  1. sport a player who is capable of playing competently in any of several positions

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Frimpong was signed as a utility player, not a defender.

From BBC Oct. 21, 2025

Yet Miguel Rojas, the man Betts replaced at shortstop — and a Gold Glove finalist himself this season as a utility player — said he’s not surprised because he has seen how hard Betts works.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 16, 2025

He’ll have to have another one of those talks Wednesday before activating utility player Tommy Edman from the injury list.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2025

With the team already missing third baseman Max Muncy and utility player Kiké Hernández, the possibility of losing Freeman for any stretch would be a significant blow.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2025

Dodgers utility player Kiké Hernández was not born and raised in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2025

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