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Torpedo bats have taken MLB by storm

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The new "torpedo bats" have taken Major League Baseball by storm.
From Newsweek
The Yankees’ bats came alive during the team’s franchise-record setting nine home run day against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.
From The New York Times
The torpedo model — a striking design in which wood is moved lower down the barrel after the label and shapes the end a little like a bowling pin — became the talk of major league baseball over the w...
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Which MLB Players Are Using Torpedo Bats Amid New Craze?
Players expected to use a Torpedo Bat tonight: Elly De La Cruz (CIN) Jose Trevino (CIN) Dansby Swanson (CHC) Nico Hoerner (CHC) Ryan Jeffers (MIN) Francisco Lindor (NYM) Anthony Volpe (NYY) Austin Wells (NYY) Cody Bellinger (NYY) Jazz Chisholm Jr. (NYY) Paul Goldschmidt (NYY)…
Why ‘torpedo bats’ have players across MLB intrigued after Yankees’ power surge
"I think it’s an amazing discovery," said Angels outfielder Taylor Ward, one of many players suddenly interested in the new bats.
Bat-maker says the torpedo is ‘here to stay’ — and expects half of MLB players to use them
Kurt Ainsworth, co-founder/CEO of Marucci Sports (and former MLB pitcher), top maker of the Torpedo Bat, will be on The Show today. Here in a preview he talks about how prevalent he thinks the Torpedo Bat will be pic.twitter.com/UR8Ae6pHBP
Meet the MIT physicist turned Marlins coach behind the ‘torpedo’ bats used by the Yankees
Aaron Leanhardt was the Yankees' lead analyst in 2024 before joining the Marlins' coaching staff this offseason.
Torpedo Bats join the list of viral sports apparel that became must-have
It was only a matter of time until the bats reached retail, as Marucci and Victus released three Torpedo Bat models for purchase on their site Monday night. This got us thinking: What are some of the other viral sensations that have made their way from pro sports to the masses?
Torpedo talk: Dodgers hitters are ‘curious,’ will try new bat design
The Yankees hit 15 home runs in three games with several players using the uniquely-shaped “torpedo bat,” and some Dodgers have ordered some to try them out.
Torpedo Bat Designer Says It's More About the Players Than the Bat Model
For the MIT-educated physicist behind the torpedo bat, it’s more about the talent of the players than their lumber at the plate
Yankees’ uniquely designed new bats draw attention during 9-homer barrage
YES announcer Michael Kay pointed out during the broadcast that several players had been using a design with a barrel closer to the hands.
What are the ‘torpedo’ bats in MLB that have everyone talking?
Baseball season is back, and it didn’t take long for the New York Yankees to start crushing records and dominating conversation. And at the center of it all? “Torpedo” bats.

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Neil Parker's favorite MLB player props on Tuesday, April 1, are fading a pair of SP strikeout props while backing the Over on another.
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The Mets put up a combined five runs during the first three games of the season, and it wasn't for a lack of opportunity, as they went a combined 2-for-20 with runners in scoring position and left a ...
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MLB Player Props & Best Bets Today for 4-1: Fading Aces
Neil Parker's favorite MLB player props on Tuesday, April 1, are fading a pair of SP strikeout props while backing the Over on another.
Monday MLB Best Bets, MLB Picks Today, Player Props & Predictions for Monday, March 31, 2025
Bryan Woo led us to the promised land yesterday. We took him under 4.5 hits allowed, and he carved through the A’s lineup, only allowing three hits over six innings.
Top 3 MLB Player Prop Bets & Picks: Tuesday (4/1)
With all the rage in Major League Baseball surrounding the “torpedo bats” and how they may or may not be affecting players’ performances, it will be interesting to see how oddsmakers adjust to certain player prop odds if we continue to see an abundance of offense around the league.
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