utility player

noun

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

Example Sentences

He arrived as an under-the-radar journeyman, a Mexican utility player signed to a minor league contract.

From Los Angeles Times

Russell was called upon to serve as a utility player, so perhaps it was best that he wasn’t a replica of the lumbering Mitch we’ve come to expect from Karl Malden’s memorable portrayal.

From Los Angeles Times

Manchester United and Manchester City are both keen on Bayer Leverkusen and Netherlands utility player Jeremie Frimpong, 23.

From BBC

Only Tommy Edman, another super utility player, will have to wait for his debut, as he continues to rehab a sprained ankle that, when coupled with offseason wrist surgery, has kept him sidelined for the entirety of the year.

From Los Angeles Times

At any rate, Night 2 Eddie and the band, rounded out live by longtime touring mate Boom Gaspar on keys and ace utility player Josh Klinghoffer, threw extra heat on songs like “Waiting for Stevie” before Vedder made an impassioned speech about political division on the day Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a felony.

From Seattle Times