Torpedo Bats Shake Up MLB: Yankees, Reds, and Cubs Lead the Charge

The 2025 Major League Baseball season has been rocked by the introduction of the innovative 'torpedo bat,' a design that has quickly spread across the league. The New York Yankees were the first to adopt this groundbreaking equipment, with their 'Eureka moment' sparking a league-wide trend. The Yankees' decision to switch to the torpedo bat was driven by a desire to enhance performance and add a new dimension to the game.

The Cincinnati Reds followed suit, with star player Elly De La Cruz embracing the new bat. The Reds' adoption of the torpedo bat has been seen as a bold move to stay competitive in the ever-evolving world of baseball. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs have also jumped on the bandwagon, with players like Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner experimenting with the new equipment.

The torpedo bat, which resembles a bowling pin, has been praised for its unique shape and potential to revolutionize hitting techniques. As more teams consider adopting this innovative bat, the 2025 MLB season promises to be one of the most exciting and unpredictable in recent history.

• Chicago Cubs
• Cincinnati Reds
• Elly De La Cruz
• New York Yankees

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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 the torpedo bats new?

The Yankees' new 'Torpedo' bats are the talk of baseball. The bats -- which Major League Baseball confirmed are legal -- are defined by an untraditional barrel, which rests closer to the hitter's hands.

What do the Yankees torpedo bats look like?

The “torpedo” bat – so named due to its shape resembling a torpedo – is a customized bat that tailors the barrel for each hitter. Gone is the standard swell of the bat as it's replaced with more wood in the barrel shifted closer to the hands.

What team is using torpedo bats?

Instead, the talk of baseball has been new, torpedo-shaped bats used by several members of the New York Yankees — and the league-leading offensive numbers they have produced.

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