swingman

noun

swing·​man ˈswiŋ-ˌman 

-mən

: a player capable of playing effectively in two different positions and especially of playing both guard and forward on a basketball team

Examples of swingman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pitching is always in high demand at the trade deadline and Garrett would be an option as a back end of the rotation starter or a swingman for a contending team. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

The lanky 26-year-old ascended the Astros’ pitching hierarchy as a starting pitcher but has blossomed into a swingman in Houston’s bullpen during his first full major-league season. — The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 24 July 2026

A lot of teams have swingmen in their rotation who bounce between the bullpen and rotation. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026

Mets fans will recall that Joey Lucchesi spent parts of four seasons with the team, filling roles as both a starter and swingman after arriving from the San Diego Padres. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for swingman

• dingman
• wingman