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MLB Teams Investigate Yankees' Game-Changing 'Torpedo' Bat

The innovative design, credited with boosting the Yankees’ explosive offense, is now under scrutiny as teams assess its potential impact and fairness.

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New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. prepares to bat during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in New York.
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Overview

  • The Yankees used the newly designed 'Torpedo' bat during their season-opening series, hitting 15 home runs, including nine in a single game against the Brewers.
  • The 'Torpedo' bat, designed by physicist Aaron Leanhardt, redistributes weight closer to the hitter’s hands to reduce weak contact and improve performance for players prone to being 'jammed.'
  • MLB has confirmed that the bat complies with league regulations, which require solid wood construction and specific size and shape standards.
  • Other teams, including the Phillies, are now investigating the bat’s potential benefits, while debates continue over its applicability and long-term impact on the sport.
  • Experts and players have mixed opinions on the bat, with some calling it a clever innovation and others noting it may only benefit hitters with specific tendencies.