swingman

swingman

1. In basketball, a player who plays both the guard and forward positions and shifts between them during a game. It's much better to have swingmen than players who are only strong in a single position on the court.
2. In ice hockey, a player who can play as both a defenseman and forward, shifting between them during a game. The swingman made an incredible move to stop the other team's attack, then ferried the puck up the rink and landed a blazing short on net.
3. In baseball, a relief pitcher who is also able to be a starting pitcher if needed. Their swingman has been starting for them more and more as their usual starter tries to recover from his shoulder injury.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

swingman

n. a drug seller; a drug connection. Bart couldn’t deliver till he met with his swingman.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • be game
  • baller
  • one and one
  • have the basketball jones
  • foul out
  • bring it on!
  • better than
  • step up (one's) game
  • honor (someone) as (something)
  • honor as
References in periodicals archive
Seeing how he holds a hefty price tag, the best is to see the Hawks deal him by the NBA trade deadline 6 unless Atlanta gets a good offer for the swingman.
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Maine West also got stellar play from its guards, Bates and Julian Dones (10 points), in addition to swingman Dugalic and Ely Grimmer off the bench.
Prospect rallies past Maine West in OT
Both teams made changes during the past few days, as Hoops were forced to replace American swingman Antwain Barbour following his season-ending injury which he suffered in Game 2.
Louaize shock Riyadi to keep series alive
Indiana Pacers swingman Danny Granger won the NBA's Most Improved Player award after averaging a career high 25.8 points last season.
Pacers' Granger voted Most Improved
The top-seeded Celtics failed to get to grips with Joe Johnson in round one and now they come up against the ultimate scoring swingman, LeBron James.
Basketball: James can stretch Boston defence; Five, 1.25am
He is now a swingman - one of 15 actors who can step into any role at a second's notice.
Mum is best fan of Starlight sons
In their final move, the Heat sent multi-talented swingman Billy Owens along with Kevin Gamble to Sacramento for swingman Walt Williams and forward Tyrone Corbin.
Riley is fired up; BYRD'S EYE VIEW
With already one less shooter in the lineup following the injury to Marcio Lassiter, Gilas Pilipinas can breathe a sigh of relief after sweet-shooting swingman Matthew Wright is expected to be healthy enough in time for the Fiba World Cup.
Wright's status 'day-to-day,' uncertain vs Adelaide 36ers with foot injury
Bosnian teen swingman Dzanan Musa, who helped Cedevita Zagreb to two Croatian league crowns, will be among 40 prospects and the NBA Global Camp starting Saturday at Treviso, Italy.
Bosnian teen among top prospects at NBA global camp
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has mostly looked to swingman Jaylen Brown for offense, as the 21-year-old has averaged 20.8 points per game in the series.
Cavs Seek Upset Against Celtics In Game 7
With 3:19 left, swingman Abdulrahman Saad led his team to a crucial eight-point run and it turned the match heavily into the favour of Al Gharafa.
Gharafa overpower Rayyan in OT
Summary: Sagesse finally moved up a gear in their preparations for the 2015-2016 Lebanese Basketball League after landing American swingman Dion Dixon.
Sagesse land U.S. swingman Dion Dixon
The Celtics originally signed Pavlovic, a 6-7 swingman, as a free agent on March 3 after he was let go by the New Orleans Hornets.
Celtics ink rookies, finish trade for Bass
MLB.com's Adam McCalvy (http://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/8254775902) tweets that the Brewers have come to terms on a one-year deal with swingman Carlos Villanueva worth $950,000 to avoid salary arbitration.
Brewers Work Out 1-yr, $950K Deal with Carlos Villanueva to Avoid Arbitration
Along with that twosome comes the talented 6-7 swingman, Shane Edwards, who like most junior college transfers had an up-and-down first few weeks with the Trojans before asserting himself late.
Lofty expectations don't faze UALR's Shields: experienced Trojans get nod from Sun Belt coaches to repeat in division