He fills a pinch-hitting role nicely and he is a model of versatility.

That is the opposite view of how Harris sees himself, which is why, at some level, he finds the pinch-hitting role revolting.

New Zealand employed a slightly different form of the tactic to considerable effect with Mark Greatbatch playing the pinch-hitting role.

In 1982, Smith batted .293 in a pinch-hitting role for the Braves.

Gehringer played only three games at 2nd base in 1942, finding himself relegated to a pinch-hitting role.

Gilchrist opened the Australian batting in each match, taking a pinch-hitting role in the opening powerplays.

Jack Clark, the first baseman, already had been reduced to a pinch-hitting role, if that.

In 1917, Crawford lost his spot in the lineup altogether and was relegated principally to a pinch-hitting role.

He was on the bench for last night's game and said his availability for tonight's game, except for in a pinch-hitting role, is doubtful.

Smith hit two home runs her freshman season coming off the bench both in pinch-hitting roles.