Torpedo Bats: A New Era Of Baseball Bats Being Used In The MLB
Torpedo Bats: A New Era Of Baseball Bats Being Used In The MLB
The New York Yankees made headlines with their explosive start to the 2025 season, fueled by a game-changing innovation in bat design.
The team smashed an impressive 15 home runs over the weekend, tying an MLB record for the most long balls in the opening three games of a season.
A significant factor in this homer barrage? The Yankees’ adoption of the unconventional “Torpedo” bats.
A “Torpedo” bat features a unique design that shifts the bulk of its mass closer to the hitter’s hands or the hitters sweet spot rather than the traditional barrel end.
The idea, pioneered by former Yankees analyst Aaron Leanhardt, is to optimize contact by concentrating weight where players are most likely to strike the ball.
This innovation increases the so-called “sweet spot” on the bat, producing harder and more efficient contact.
The bats adhere to MLB regulations, making them completely legal for play, though their unusual shape has drawn plenty of attention.
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Watch this video that gives an audible descritpion of two baseball announcers informing a baseball audience about the bat:
Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Anthony Volpe, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. were among the Yankees using the new bats as the team blasted nine home runs during an electrifying performance on Saturday alone.
The bats have already proven their value, with players reporting better weight distribution and increased bat velocity.
The bats, dubbed “game-changers” by some, have also sparked curiosity and experimentation across the league.
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While Yankees manager Aaron Boone downplayed the overall impact of the bats, calling them another step in “winning on the margins,” teams like the Rays and Orioles have begun exploring the potential of Torpedo models for their own players.
Not every player is on board, however.
Yankees captain Aaron Judge has opted to stick with his traditional bat, stating:
“What I’ve done the past couple of seasons speaks for itself.”
Others, around the league, have expressed skepticism, with Padres star Manny Machado joking:
“They should send a few of those bats over here.”
Still, the Yankees’ fiery start has thrust Torpedo bats into the spotlight, signaling a potential wave of change in hitting technology.
While their lasting impact on the sport remains to be seen, the Yankees’ early success suggests this might just be the beginning of the “Torpedo” revolution in baseball.
Torpedo Bats: A New Era Of Baseball Bats Being Used In The MLB was originally published on 1075thefan.com
