verb
- past tense of platoon; to alternate players at the same position based on specific situations or matchups
Usage: sports; baseball
Examples
- The manager platooned the two catchers throughout the season.
- He was platooned at first base with a left-handed hitter.
- The coach platooned his outfielders based on the opposing pitcher.
- She felt frustrated being platooned instead of playing every game.
- The team successfully platooned several positions to maximize matchups.