utility player

British

noun

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

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

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

Over the weekend, relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates returned from the injured list and utility player Kiké Hernández was activated Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

But another utility player, Tommy Edman, went on the IL with an ankle injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

Will Kim be able to play shortstop, third base and the outfield well enough to develop into the utility player the Dodgers envision?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2025

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