From the mid-1930s through the middle of the 1940s, Lavagetto was one of the most versatile stars of the game. A four-time All-Star, Lavagetto played 675 games at third base, where he posted a .936 fielding percentage. However, Lavagetto also spent parts of 266 contests as a second baseman (sporting a .954 fielding percentage) for both Pittsburgh and Brooklyn. He also played first and shortstop when needed.

Yes, the legendary Robinson is best known for his work as a second baseman (where he played 748 games). But, how many baseball fans know that Robinson also is credited with playing 256 at third base, 198 at first and 150 in left field (where he made just three errors). In fact, during his 10-year, Hall of Fame career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson saw time at six different positions, including all four infield spots.

Baseball’s all-time hit king was also known for his versatility as a fielder. Rose is credited with playing parts of more than 900 games at first base and over 600 across the way at the hot corner. Meanwhile, he also spent time in the outfield, playing more than 1,260 combined contests at the two corner outfield positions. The man known as “Charlie Hustle” played with as much passion in the field as he did while smacking the baseball around the diamond or running the bases like his hair was on fire.

As versatile and well-respected as they come. Phillips never made an All-Star team during his 18 seasons in the majors, but proved invaluable during to those many teams he was part. Phillips, who won a World Series with Oakland in 1989. He played parts of 778 games at second base, 565 in left field, 428 as a third baseman and 294 while at short. Phillips also spent 169 games in right field, served as designated hitter in 101 times and was in center field for 97. Not to mention, Phillips moonlighted at first base, too.

It obviously helped that Franco was an exceptional performer at the plate, batting .298 with 2,586 hits and 1,194 RBI, which allowed him to play into his 40s. However, Franco was also a strong defender, who reinvented himself to remain in the big leagues. The three-time All-Star and five-time Silver Slugger Award winner played more than 500 games at three different positions: shortstop (715), second base (663) and first base (508) — and 375 as the designated hitter. He also won a batting title in 1991, a season after winning MVP in the 1990 All-Star Game.

The pesky Roberts played more than 20 games at seven different positions during his dependable MLB career, most notably spent with the San Diego Padres. More than 500 of those games came as a second baseman, while he played parts of 383 contests in left field and 147 at third. Of course, Roberts kept himself in the lineup with a bat that produced more than 1,200 hits, including 203 doubles and a .294 batting average. He also stole 264 bases.

The phrase a “pro’s pro” is thrown around a lot, regardless of sport or profession. Sojo certainly is that type of performer. Always dependable, Sojo played parts of 456 games at second base, and a combined for more than 340 between shortstop and third base. Not to mention, Sojo, who batted .261 and won four World Series as a member of the New York Yankees, also spent time at first base and in left field during a career in which he got better with age.

The speedy Womack, who posted 363 stolen bases, played for seven different teams. He was an All-Star with Pittsburgh in 1997 and won a World Series in 2001, as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Though most of Womack’s MLB service time was split between second base and shortstop, he also played nearly 200 games in the outfield, including 130 in right field. Womack also totaled 1,353 hits and had a 317 on-base percentage.

The consummate utility infielder, Loretta was as solid as they come. Though Loretta was a two-time All-Star, Loretta never seemed to get the consistent credit he deserved. However, among his teammates and fans of those clubs he played for (notably the Milwaukee Brewers), Loretta was a celebrated favorite. Loretta played parts of 829 games at second base, 405 next door at shortstop, and more than 200 each at third and first. He was a lifetime .295 batter with 1,713 hits and 309 doubles.

Before Counsell was a successful big-league manager, he shined for six franchises as one of the best utility infielders of all time. Whether playing second base, third base or shortstop, Counsell could do it all as a valuable commodity. Remarkably, Counsell made just 89 errors on his 16-year career during which he collected more than 1,200 hits, batted .255 and helped the Florida Marlins win the World Series in 2003 and the Arizona Diamondbacks do the same in 2001.

Erstad posted a stellar .996 fielding percentage as an outfielder, where he played 892 games in center and left field combined. A three-time Gold Glove Award winner (2000, ’02, ’04) with the Anaheim Angels, Erstad actually played more games at first base (627) than any other position, where he won his final Gold Glove. In addition to his exceptional defensive play, Erstad also won one Silver Slugger Award, and batted .282 with 1,697 hits, 316 doubles and 475 walks while earning two All-Star nods.

Polanco joins Darin Erstad as the only players to win a Gold Glove at more than one position. A three-time winner of the award, Polanco did so at second and third base. The two-time All-Star owns a major-league best 99.27 fielding percentage at second and 98.34 at third. Overall, Polanco posted a remarkable .990 fielding percentage for his career, while playing more than 1,000 games at second base and 751 at third and 122 as a shortstop. Polanco was a .297 career hitter with 2,142 hits and 1,009 runs during his 16 seasons, spent mostly with St. Louis, Detroit and Philadelphia.

Young’s major-league days were essentially limited to the infield, but he played all four positions quite well. A seven-time All-Star and longtime member of the Texas Rangers, Young won a Gold Glove in 2008, when he played all but a handful of games at shortstop. Young played nearly 800 games at short, but also more than 440 each at second and third base. Young should go down as one of the great offensive middle infielders, recording a .300 career average with 2,375 hits and 1,030 RBI.

Punto was not an All-Star, hit just .245 for his career and hit just 19 home runs during a career that was celebrated for his hustle and love of the game. Punto enjoyed a lengthy career because of his infield versatility. He played parts of more than 400 games at second base, 360 at third base and more than 300 as a shortstop. Though Punto is probably best known for his many seasons with the Minnesota Twins, he won a World Series with St. Louis in 2011.

Traditionally considered a solid and beloved teammate, Uribe was severely underrated even considering his versatility and value. He played parts of 917 games at shortstop, 644 at third base and 228 as a second baseman. Uribe, who played for seven teams and won a World Series with the Chicago White Sox (2005) and San Francisco Giants (2010). Uribe collected more than 1,500 hits with 816 RBIs as an infielder who could essentially do it all.

During his splendid career, which included a World Series triumph with the Anaheim Angels in 2002, the seemingly unheralded Figgins played at least 20 games at seven different positions. Though third base (640), second base (279) and center field (253) were where Figgins spent a good chunk of his major-league time, he fared more than serviceable just about any position he held. An All-Star in in 2009, Figgins batted .276 and stole 341 bases for his career.

Bautista played 15 seasons in the majors (notably for Pittsburgh and Toronto, among others), and really from the start of his stellar career bounced between third base and right field. However, as Bautista’s career progressed, his time in the outfield increased, playing nearly 1,100 games in right. He also played a combined 153 games in center and left, and several at first base and as the designated hitter. It helped that the six-time All-Star could hit, clubbing 344 career homers and recording 975 RBI.

Prado might be known as one of the most versatile infielders in the last 30 years, but he also played 256 games in left field. Prado, a .287 career hitter and All-Star in 2010 with the Atlanta Braves, Prado made his living between first and third base. He started parts of 792 games at third base, another 273 at second and nearly 100 times he manned first base during a stellar major-league career.

A three-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion with the Kansas City Royals and Chicago Cubs in back-to-back seasons, Zobrist might be the most recognized utility player of the modern era. He played parts of 911 games at second base, and more than 230 at shortstop. He also spent 466 games in right field and 223 in left, and was known for coming through in the clutch (like when he was named 2016 World Series MVP). For his career, Zobrist recorded 1,566 hits with 167 home runs and 768 RBI.

During his successful career, Kendrick played seven positions, including all three outfield spots, most of which came in left field (188 games). He also played three of the four infield positions (highlighted by 1,183 games at second base). Of course, like many others on this list, Kendrick’s ability at the plate made him valuable at any position in which he was penciled. A .294 career hitter, Kendrick recorded five seasons with at least 10 homers and registered 1,747 hits.

A bit of a late bloomer, Murphy broke into the majors in 2008, but wasn’t named an All-Star for the first of three times until 2014, and his versatility obviously played a big part in that success. Though known more for his offensive ability, Murphy played parts of 837 games at second base and 364 at first, plus nearly 100 at third. Murphy also spent a decent amount of time playing left field during a career where he was a .296 hitter, who rapped out more than 1,500 hits, including 371 doubles and 735 RBI.

A two-time All-Star, Harrison made at least one appearance at every position, with the exception of catcher, though he spent most of his time at second base (646 games) and third base (338). Harrison, who also played a combined 148 games at the two corner outfield spots, was a pesky player, both in the field and at the plate. He batted .270 and collected 1,080 hits for his career, which was spent mostly with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Holt is the epitome of the modern-day utility player, the kind of guy who doesn’t have one true position but is highly valuable, and often the star of his team. Holt was highly serviceable during his run in the majors, playing more than 200 games each at second and third base, plus 115 in left field. Holt, an All-Star with Boston in 2015, also spent parts of 83 games in right field, 59 at shortstop and 40 as a first baseman. He batted .262 for his career and won a World Series with the Red Sox in 2018.

Marwin Gonzalez still might not be a household name to the casual baseball fan, but true followers of the game know just how versatile and valuable he was during his lengthy major-league career. While representing Houston, Minnesota, Boston and the New York Yankees, Gonzalez played more than 300 games at shortstop, 250 at first base and 200 in left field. He also spent registered parts of 179 games at third base and 175 at second. A career .252 hitter with five straight seasons recording at least 12 homers, Gonzalez won a World Series with the Astros in 2017.

As of 2024, Taylor was still a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he’s blossomed into one of the game’s best utility infielders. Since breaking into the majors in 2014, Taylor has played more than 500 games in left and center field combined. He’s also played around 300 as a shortstop, and over 160 at the second base position. A World Series champion in 2020 and All-Star in 2021, Taylor has registered more than 800 hits and 400 RBI.