Sentence examples for backup player from inspiring English sources

"He's a backup player for us," Torre said.

He was awarded about a hundred and sixty-six thousand dollars as a backup player.

Now we have a guy who has had some success in the league as a backup player".

Whether Cora is a backup player or a utility player, both descriptions mean that he is not a regular.

Despite Carlesimo's promises of ample playing time, Shipp soon discovered that he'd been recruited as a backup player.

The team has no left-handed power except for Mike Jacobs, who batted cleanup for part of the first week, even though he is a backup player who was fortunate to make the roster.

"Up All Night" could use more backup players and more imaginative writing.

"Typically, backup players tend to be part of the periphery," said Mets General Manager Steve Phillips.

Backup players like Juan Pierre, who replaced Ramirez in left field, have stepped in and played effectively.

Backup players in Triple-A, you got to be in the right place at the right time".

No disrespect to his backup players, he said, but there is a drop-off, as there is with most teams.