Of all the positions in baseball, utility men typically do not find themselves high on any sort of list. Sure, defensive flexibility is a plus, especially in today’s world of expanded bullpens, but intentionally seeking out players who can field a host of positions is not usually a team’s top priority. Nevertheless, there always seems to be at least one option somewhere along the bench.
This role has been filled by plenty of Tigers in recent years. Just the past decade has featured names like Don Kelly, Ramon Santiago, and Andrew Romine.