utility player

NOUN

versatile player

Synonyms

WEAK

backup bench bench jockey benchwarmer jack-of-all-trades replacement second string secondary sub substitute succedaneum

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

“I think we won this series because we pitched really well,” utility player Kiké Hernández said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 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