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The Yankees’ power display over the weekend-- New York hit 15 home runs in a three-game home sweep of the Brewers -- caused many to wonder how much of an impact the Torpedo bats had on the Bronx Bomb...
From Major League Baseball
It seems like just a matter of time before torpedo bats are everywhere in MLB, which gives us precious time to think about which hitters should be making the switch.
From Bleacher Report
Days later, the calls and orders, and test drives -- from big leaguers to rec leaguers -- are humming inside Victus Sports.
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Baseball execs weigh in on Torpedo bats
Torpedo bats are all the rage around Major League Baseball this week, but are they here to stay? The Yankees’ power display over the weekend \-\- New York hit 15 home runs in a three-game home sweep o
Torpedo bats, axe bats, and knobs: A history of baseball bats
Torpedo bats are just the latest innovation in the design of baseball bats, some of which stuck, and others which ... did not.
'I think they'll be banned': What's the future of MLB's torpedo bats? Insiders weigh in on baseball's new fad
It makes sense, then, that the talk around Major League Baseball after Opening Weekend concerned not a player or a team, a play or a result, but a piece of lumber: the torpedo bat. After speaking on Monday with various front-office personnel,
8 MLB Hitters Best Suited To Power Up with the Torpedo Bat
On the off-chance anyone is still in the dark, the torpedo bat is potentially the most exciting innovation to hit MLB in a long time. A bat model that is thickest where the hitter is most likely to make contact?
Relive some big home runs by players with torpedo bats
Check out some of the home runs hit this season by players using torpedo bats.
Sporticast 437: Torpedo Bat Mania Is About Online Virality, Not Baseball
On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including the online hysteria surrounding the ‘torpedo bats‘ in MLB.
At Victus’ bat factory, surging interest in torpedo bats has workers scrambling to meet demand
Torpedo bats drew attention over the weekend when the New York Yankees hit a team-record nine homers in one game.
‘Torpedomania’: MLB’s latest obsession leads to a wild week for bat makers
Bat makers are bracing for the newest obsession to become a fixture in baseball. “The torpedoes are here to stay,”
The Science Behind the MLB ‘Torpedo’ Bats That Everyone’s Talking About—How Do They Work? And Are They Really Better?
Developed by a physicist, these bats have their widest part, called the barrel, closer to the player's hands to offer a better chance of hitting the ball on their "sweet spot"
Demand for torpedo bats is booming for batmakers
After the new design erupted into the public’s attention last weekend, there was an instant surge of interest.
EssentiallySports on MSN2d
Is MLB Banning Torpedo Bats? Executive Hints at Grim Future for Controversial Gear amid Rising Notoriety
While the MLB regular season would have been all about upset wins, unexpected comebacks, and the fans enjoying a mug of beer, this year, a mass of wood took all the limelight. The post Is MLB Banning Torpedo Bats?
Demand for viral ‘torpedo’ baseball bats has sent a Pennsylvania factory into overdrive
Torpedo bats drew attention over the weekend when the New York Yankees hit a team-record nine homers in one game.
Sporting News on MSN2d
MLB exec projects Yankees torpedo bats ban: ‘Prevent them from getting out of hand'
The New York Yankees brought in some help after losing Juan Soto to a record-breaking contract with the New York Mets. Looking to replace one of the best hitters in all of baseball, the Yankees signed former Most Valuable Player Award winners Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger.
Which MLB Players Are Using Torpedo Bats Amid New Craze?
Players expected to use a Torpedo Bat tonight: Elly De La Cruz (CIN) Jose Trevino (CIN) Dansby Swanson (CHC) Nico Hoerner (CHC) Ryan Jeffers (MIN) Francisco Lindor (NYM) Anthony Volpe (NYY) Austin Wells (NYY) Cody Bellinger (NYY) Jazz Chisholm Jr. (NYY) Paul Goldschmidt (NYY)…
Will torpedo bats remain? Or will they go the way of belly putters, spaghetti rackets and Jeff Gordon's T-Rex?
But all the attention is on torpedo bats, the differently shaped bat that has helped power the Yankees' historic offensive start. On the torpedo bats, the barrel is closer to the label and therefore closer to the batters' hands.
Why ‘torpedo bats’ have players across MLB intrigued after Yankees’ power surge
"I think it’s an amazing discovery," said Angels outfielder Taylor Ward, one of many players suddenly interested in the new bats.
Yankees' torpedo bats: Everything to know about the controversial new bats
With 15 home runs in their first three games, the New York Yankees are flexing their muscles. Could part of their success be due to a new bat design?
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The Yankees' torpedo bats, explained: Everything to know about them
No laminated or experimental bats shall be used in a professional game (either championship season or exhibition games) until the manufacturer has secured approval from Major League Baseball of ...
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