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Now, the primary discussion in baseball is about the "torpedo" bats several New York players are using.
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These bats, featuring a barrel positioned closer to the batter’s hands, are designed to maximize contact and power, and they’re rapidly gaining popularity - and controversy - across the league.
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After the Bronx Bombers lived up to their nickname with an historic nine-homer game, attention turned to the new larger-barrel bats some players used.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson wonders why 'torpedo bats' weren't conceived of sooner (spoiler: they were)
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JAY DUNN: Torpedo bats all the rage; Rays’ future in Florida in doubt
It should be noted that one Yankee declined to use the torpedo bat. Aaron Judge said he was more comfortable with conventional lumber, which is what he used to blast four home runs in 11 at bats. The Brewers finally gave up and walked him intentionally — with the bases empty.
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Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton not blaming torpedo bat for his elbow injury
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Most Diamondbacks hitters saw the torpedo bats and dismissed them. They are taking a closer look as the team faces the New York Yankees this week.
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