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utility player

British  

noun

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

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The Dodgers officially selected the contract of utility player Santiago Espinal, as expected.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s gone from being a utility player to being an everyday shortstop and back again.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

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

“I’m everything. I’m the utility player,” Walk-Green said.

From Los Angeles Times