Utility (adjective): useful, especially through being able to perform several functions.
Through the years, the Detroit Tigers have had decent success in finding and utilizing productive utility players. While these gentlemen are typically billed as the 25th member of the roster, their versatility is a valuable and underrated asset to any team. Whether it be Andrew Romine or Shane Halter playing all nine positions in a game during down seasons, or Don Kelly coming in clutch with a big-time playoff home run against the Yankees, good utility players are up to whatever task they are asked to perform in any situation.