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The Pitt News asked Pitt physics chair Andrew Zentner his thoughts on the new bats and the science behind the torpedo-shaped ...
Some Major League Baseball players are changing up the type of bat they use in favor of ones that feature the thickest part ...
By Justin Stulpe A forward-thinking modification to the traditional baseball bat has been the topic of discussion in the world of professional baseball to begin the 2025 season. This discourse has ...
The torpedo bat won't be going away anytime soon based on MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's latest comments on the craze.
Roberto Clemente Jr. had just one word for the Pirates after the team replaced a decal for his father with an advertisement.
When videos of Yankees hitters using funky-looking bats went viral last week, Orioles pitchers had some of the same reactions as fans did.
The Yankees 20-9 win against the Brewers last weekend put the spotlight on torpedo bats. But in baseball, as in life, ...
Now back to the torpedo bat. It's designed so that the wider part of the bat IS the sweet spot. Since it’s wider, it's easier to hit the ball. Since that part is the sweet spot, it gives the ball a ...
The torpedo bat has gained significant attention after the New York Yankees hit a team-record nine home runs in a single game with the help of these new bats. The bat went through testing during ...
Four teams contacted Louisville Slugger about the model, but when the so-called torpedo ... bats’ existence might have gone unnoticed, however, if not for Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay. On ...