Torpedo bats are making a lot of noise — but they’ve been quietly in MLB for a few years
Reds star Elly De La Cruz is the latest convert, hitting two home runs and knocking in seven runs in his first game with the ...
Inside the 48 hours when torpedo bats took over MLB
During spring training, someone in the organization had mentioned to Kay that the team's analytics department had counseled ...
'Torpedo bats' aren't cheat codes for MLB hitters
The hype around torpedo bats being the ultimate tool for hitters is premature. The talk around the equipment makes it sound ...
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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 ...
MLB's torpedo bats aren't new — and they aren't magic
By now, you’ve probably heard about baseball’s greatest innovation since the curveball: MLB’s new “torpedo” bat, the ...
Torpedo bats have taken MLB by storm; what are they?
The torpedo bats used by some New York Yankees players during their offensive onslaught against the Milwaukee Brewers have ...
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 ...
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Donovan stays ahead of curve as 'Torpedo' bats take MLB by storm
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Yankees' Torpedo Bats Are the Hitting Revolution MLB Has Been Waiting For
At that point, the Yankees were already four home runs into a historic nine-homer barrage that resulted in a 20-9 blowout.