Cardinals Gold Glover Discovered Similar Torpedo Bat Design
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Dubbed the "torpedo bat," this innovative piece of equipment is gaining attention after the New York Yankees dropped a jaw-dropping 20 runs in just their second game of the season.
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These bats, featuring a barrel positioned closer to the batter’s hands, are designed to maximize contact and power, and they’re rapidly gaining popularity - and controversy - across the league.
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The Bronx Bombers tied an MLB record as they hit 15 home runs in their opening three-game series – including a franchise-record nine in their 20-9 rout over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.
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It has a seemingly inflated barrel that is thickest and heaviest where the player most frequently makes contact, then narrowing at the end.
Just days ago most conversations surrounding the New York Yankees involved their ability to overcome the various injuries they suffered this spring. Then the Y
Former Yankees infielder Kevin Smith explained this new bat shape is called the "torpedo" and was designed by someone in the team's front office. It's pretty straightforward. The "torpedo" is intended to decrease misses and increase barreled balls.
With 15 home runs in their first three games, the New York Yankees are flexing their muscles. Could part of their success be due to a new bat design?
The Washington Nationals are a rebuilding team that's finally starting to show real progress after a rough half-decade, but the New York Yankees' "torpedo" bats have taken the league by storm early this season.
YES announcer Michael Kay pointed out during the broadcast that several players had been using a design with a barrel closer to the hands.
An MIT-educated physicist is credited with the design of the new "torpedo" bat. It's sparked a power surge in parts of baseball.
After a stellar Yankees win on Saturday, torpedo bats are in the spotlight. Is there science behind these baseball bats?