Yankees’ New Bats Power Historic Sweep, Judge Sticks to Tradition

The New York Yankees have unleashed a new arsenal of bats, dubbed 'torpedo bats,' which have significantly contributed to their recent success on the field. In a stunning display of power, the Yankees completed a historic sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers, highlighted by a nine-homer onslaught. This performance not only showcased the effectiveness of the new bats but also solidified the team's position in the league.

Despite the success of the new equipment, star player Aaron Judge has decided to stick with his traditional bats. Judge, known for his exceptional performance, stated that his current bats 'speak for themselves,' indicating his confidence in his tried-and-true equipment over the new 'torpedo bats.'

Adding to the Yankees' momentum, pitcher Nestor Cortes made a triumphant return to Yankee Stadium. His performance went 'way better than planned,' further boosting the team's morale and contributing to their recent victories.

The combination of innovative equipment and stellar individual performances has propelled the Yankees to new heights, making them a formidable force in Major League Baseball this season.

• Aaron Judge
• Milwaukee Brewers
• Nestor Cortes
• New York Yankees

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What is a torpedo bat?

A handful of Yankees have been using what's been dubbed “torpedo' bats to start the season, bats in which more wood is added to the sweet spot, creating an elongated barrel while taking mass away from the tip of the bat. Advertisement.

What's up with the Yankees bats?

As a result of more mass toward the 'sweet spot' of the bat, closer to the handle, the new bats are shaped more like bowling pins or torpedoes. Michael Kay explains that the Yankees made new bats 'where they moved a lot of the wood into the label so the harder part of the bat is going to strike the ball.'

Who designed the torpedo bat?

The torpedo bat model was reportedly designed by MIT-educated physicist Aaron Leanhardt, who was a member of the Yankees analytics department last year.

Is Judge using a new bat?

Judge, who hit three home runs in the Yankees' 20-9 win Saturday, doesn't use the bats and said he has zero interest in switching. “What I did the past couple of seasons speaks for itself,” Judge said Sunday morning.

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