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How Tyler Wade fared against other MLB utilitymen

Ever since Ben Zobrist built a career rotating through multiple defensive positions while starting every day, positional flexibility has become one of the most traits most desired for contenders. This past season, Tyler Wade filled that role for the Yankees once again, playing 19 games at second, 31 at shortstop, 27 at third, and 25 in the outfield. At face value, he provided Aaron Boone with the ability to be aggressive with substitutions through his ability to appear all around the diamond. But where does he stand compared to the league’s other utility players? And should the Yankees attempt to find an upgrade for their bench?