Next-generation bats could mean a leveling of the balance of power between pitchers and hitters. The arms have been dominating for a decade. Between increased velocity and spin rates, Spider Tack (now outlawed) and new weapons like the sweeper, hitters have been in retreat. But perhaps no longer.

In a game often rooted in tradition, a new baseball bat is making waves, shaking up the sport with its unique design and unprecedented results.