Utility infielder

A utility infielder (UI) is a baseball player, usually one who does not have a regular starting role on the team and who is capable of playing more than one of the four defensive infield positions:^[1] second base, third base, shortstop, and less typically first base. Utility infielders are generally considered excellent defensive players who do not hit well enough to remain in the starting lineup,^[2] but can fill in at multiple defensive positions to give the various starters a rest, or replace a starter late in a game to provide improved defense when the team is winning.

Examples of current or recent utility infielders include Geoff Blum,^[3] John McDonald, and Jayson Nix.

References

^ Simon, Thomas P. (2004). Deadball stars of the National League. Brassey's. p. 173. ISBN 1-57488-860-9.
^ Swaine, Rick (2004). Beating the breaks: major league ballplayers who overcame disabilities (2 ed.). McFarland. p. 66. ISBN 0-7864-1828-1.
^ Fallas, Bernardo (March 23, 2010). "Blum understands role with Astros". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 25 March 2010.

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[1] Simon, Thomas P. (2004). Deadball stars of the National League. Brassey's. p. 173. ISBN 1-57488-860-9.

[2] Swaine, Rick (2004). Beating the breaks: major league ballplayers who overcame disabilities (2 ed.). McFarland. p. 66. ISBN 0-7864-1828-1.

[3] Fallas, Bernardo (March 23, 2010). "Blum understands role with Astros". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 25 March 2010.

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