Torpedo Bats: A New Era for MLB Home Runs?
The New York Yankees have introduced a groundbreaking innovation in Major League Baseball: the 'torpedo bat.' Designed to resemble a bowling pin, this new bat is said to significantly enhance the power of home runs. According to Aaron Leanhardt, the Marlins' field coordinator and the innovator behind the torpedo bat, the design took years to perfect due to its unique shape and the need to comply with MLB regulations.
MLB executives have been discussing the potential impact of these bats on the game. Some believe that the torpedo bat could revolutionize baseball, offering players a new tool to increase their hitting performance. However, there are concerns about fairness and safety, with debates on whether this new equipment gives an unfair advantage or poses new risks to players and spectators.
The introduction of the torpedo bat comes at a time when MLB is looking for ways to boost the excitement of the game and attract more fans. Whether this innovation will be widely adopted remains to be seen, but it certainly marks a significant moment in the evolution of baseball equipment.
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Are torpedo bats thicker?
A torpedo bat features a thicker sweet spot — or barrel — before thinning out near the top of the bat. The shape resembles a bowling pin. And while torpedo bats look different, they are legal under MLB rules. MIT physicist Aaron Leanhardt has been credited with creating the torpedo bats.
Are all Yankees using torpedo bats?
Aaron Judge is in no hurry to change his bat to a 'torpedo.' And not everyone on the Yankees is using one. In fact, Aaron Judge's monster four-homer weekend was brought to fans using a traditional bat and he doesn't have plans to switch anytime soon. “The past couple of seasons kind of speak for itself.
Who invented torpedo bats?
Aaron Leanhardt, the Marlins' unassuming field coordinator, is the inventor of the “Torpedo' bat that stole headlines following the Yankees' historic home run output over the season's opening weekend.
How much does the torpedo bat cost?
Manufacturers Victus, Marucci, and Chandler Bats have all begun selling torpedo bats through their websites, with prices ranging from $199 to $239. At Victus, customers can purchase three different torpedo bats, including the version used by Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe.
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