Definitions
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- noun baseball A player who can play in several different positions
Etymologies
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Examples
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The Indians don't view Valbuena as a long-term utilityman but rather as a potential starter.
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The utilityman was a member of the 2005 Houston Astros, who were beaten by the Chicago White Sox.
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The utilityman was a member of the 2005 Houston Astros, who were beaten by the Chicago White Sox.
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Add in utilityman Ronnie Belliard's 17 homers, and that group would trump the 1997 Seattle Mariners, owners of the home run record of 264 in a season, for the title of most powerful team.
Yankees Corner the Market on 2005 All-Stars Daniel Barbarisi 2011
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Injured utilityman Ronnie Belliard appears ticketed for the minors, and minor leaguer Jorge Vasquez doesn't offer the kind of infield defense that Girardi wants.
Fallen All-Star Chavez May Come Off Yankees' Bench Daniel Barbarisi 2011
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Yankees' Belliard Out With Calf Strain Infielder Ronnie Belliard, fighting to make the squad as a utilityman, was scratched from Sunday's Yankee lineup with a calf strain and could miss more than a week of games.
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Alongside them, defensive standout Austin Romine is likely to inherit the role of backup catcher, while Eduardo Nunez proved himself a capable utilityman and pinch runner.
From First to Flatline Daniel Barbarisi 2011
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The team's incumbent utilityman weighs in at a barely-there 165 pounds.
Not Every Yankee Needs to Visit the Fat Farm Daniel Barbarisi 2011
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Owners had just been reluctant to pick him up because of his perceived utilityman status.
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That utilityman status has allowed him to gain eligibility in most leagues at second base, outfield and shortstop.
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