Answer: pinchhitter

AnswerCrossword Clue
PINCHHITTER

Stand-in

PINCHHITTER

Certain substitute player

PINCHHITTER

Late-inning substitute

PINCHHITTER
Substitute at the plate
PINCHHITTER
Batsman in the clutch.
PINCHHITTERImportant man in the clutch.
PINCHHITTERSubstitute in an emergency
PINCHHITTERNonstarter s role
PINCHHITTEROne who'll go to bat for you?
PINCHHITTERBatty guy?