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While the bat is legal by MLB standards, it has proved controversial to traditional fans.
From KDVR-TV Denver
Costantini had a similar process and thought the hype surrounding the torpedo since it exploded into the baseball consciousness over the weekend was a “hoax.”
From U.S. News & World Report
The premise of the torpedo bat is straightforward: by shifting mass to areas where some hitters are more likely to connect, they should increase the chances of solid contact and reduce the chances of...
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The Yankees hit four home runs in the first inning off Brewers starter Nestor Cortes on Saturday, starting with three consecutive homers on three pitches. Their nine home runs broke the franchise record of eight and was one short of the MLB record, 10 homers in a single game accomplished by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1987.
It's gotten plenty of attention from around the league and also from Cleveland Cavaliers star and noted New York Mets fan Donovan Mitchell, who joked that the Yankees should be suspended for the season for deploying the new bats to such great effect.
MIT physicist Aaron Leanhardt has been credited with creating the torpedo bats. Leanhardt previously served as a hitting analyst with the Yankees before he joined the Miami Marlins as a field coordinator in the offseason.
Giancarlo Stanton said he plans to use the torpedo bat when he returns from the IL and won't blame the bat for his injuries.
"I think it’s an amazing discovery," said Angels outfielder Taylor Ward, one of many players suddenly interested in the new bats.
The New York Yankees have gotten off to a record-setting start to the campaign. To begin the year, the Yankees were able to sweep the Milwaukee Brewers.
Just days ago most conversations surrounding the New York Yankees involved their ability to overcome the various injuries they suffered this spring. Then the Y
New York Yankees legend CC Sabathia explained why he believes using the viral torpedo bats is "great" for the game rather than impeding pitchers.