Utility player

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In sport, a utility player is a sort of jack of all trades, one who can play several positions competently.

Sports in which the term is often used include soccer, baseball and softball. Notable utility players in baseball, capable of playing in most baseball positions include Bert Campaneris, José Oquendo, César Tovar and Rex Hudler (who only played as a position player, not a pitcher), who played every position on the field during their respective careers; Tony Phillips, the first player to start 10 games at five different positions in the same season, and Mike Brumley, Chone Figgins, Ryan Freel, José Macías, Joe McEwing, Pablo Ozuna, Desi Relaford, B.J. Upton, and Luis Salazar.

In softball, a utility player is a player that can play every position but can also bat very well. Many coaches are looking for players like these to bat as clean-up or 5th in the lineup.

In Cricket, specifically the term all rounder is used.