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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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

“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

Meanwhile, Kristen Baldwin asks, “How is it possible that Heidi Gardner, an indispensable utility player for the past eight seasons of ‘SNL,’ has never been nominated for an Emmy?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025