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
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The ability for Pearson or Blubaugh to function as a swingman and pitch out of the bullpen should enhance their candidacy for the opening-day roster, which could feature one less reliever if Houston deploys a six-man rotation.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
This season, the third-year Miami Heat swingman is making sure that everyone eats.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The hosts shot 58 percent from the floor, threw down half a dozen dunks and received another standout performance from senior swingman Cade Tyson, who delivered 24 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 22 Dec. 2025
Thursday’s trade forced them to designate reliable swingman Cooper Criswell for assignment, and the New York Mets claimed him off waivers Friday.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 2025
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
This season, the third-year Miami Heat swingman is making sure that everyone eats.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The hosts shot 58 percent from the floor, threw down half a dozen dunks and received another standout performance from senior swingman Cade Tyson, who delivered 24 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 22 Dec. 2025
Thursday’s trade forced them to designate reliable swingman Cooper Criswell for assignment, and the New York Mets claimed him off waivers Friday.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Swingman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swingman. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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