jerryskids 6,474 Posted Tuesday at 12:00 AM These are the hot new thing in the majors. They kinda look more like a bowling pin than a torpedo to me, with the thickest part of the bat customized to where each individual hitter tends to contact the ball. Bonus is that because the center of mass is shifted towards the handle, the bat requires less torque to swing. The Yankees are the biggest users and they are on a ridiculous homer barrage to start the season. Interestingly, Judge isn't using one, but he has 4 homers already, because Judge. Quote NEW YORK -- Standing in front of his Yankee Stadium locker on Sunday, Anthony Volpe presented two bats for inspection. In his left hand, the Yankees shortstop displayed one he had used last season; in his right, the “Torpedo” model that has become a hot topic following the club’s historic nine-homer barrage on Saturday afternoon. The difference between the two bats is noticeable, as the “Torpedo” barrel rests in a non-traditional location, closer to the hitter’s hands. And they’re legal; Major League Baseball confirmed Sunday that the bats do not violate Major League rules or bat supplier regulations. Rule 3.02 states that bats cannot be more than 2.61 inches in diameter and 42 inches in length. “The concept makes so much sense. I know I’m bought in,” Volpe said. “The bigger you can have the barrel where you hit the ball, it makes sense to me.” The Yankees made home run history during their season-opening homestand, tying an AL/NL record with 15 home runs in their first three games of a season and tying a club mark with 13 home runs in two games. They belted four in Sunday's 12-3 win after clubbing nine on Saturday. ... https://www.mlb.com/news/yankees-discuss-new-torpedo-bats?partnerId=it-20250331-13066583-mlb-1-A&utm_id=it-20250331-13066583-mlb-1-A&lctg=91012582 for full story. If anything remotely close to this success continues, I imagine darn near every hitter is going to try to implement this type of bat during the coming offseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,581 Posted Tuesday at 12:10 AM You mean they look like bowling pins… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 815 Posted Tuesday at 12:16 AM Speaking of the yankees.......... https://babylonbee.com/news/yankees-debut-new-gloves 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,001 Posted Tuesday at 12:21 AM This guy got the wrong memo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,792 Posted Tuesday at 12:24 AM 2 minutes ago, cmh6476 said: This guy got the wrong memo How come no one struck him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,001 Posted Tuesday at 12:27 AM 1 minute ago, Hardcore troubadour said: How come no one struck him? Yeah enough dads with kids at the game it's more likely he would get knocked the fock out. Still going to get a nice charge and register as a sex offender. No more passing out Halloween candy for him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,474 Posted Tuesday at 01:58 AM 1 hour ago, posty said: You mean they look like bowling pins… Oops, thanks yes, fixed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,761 Posted Tuesday at 02:02 AM 1 hour ago, easilyscan said: Speaking of the yankees.......... https://babylonbee.com/news/yankees-debut-new-gloves Love the babylon bee! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,208 Posted Tuesday at 02:52 AM I just ordered one Should have it here by Sunday's game Not really a Victus guy, much rather get a Marucci but oh well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,263 Posted Tuesday at 04:47 AM This was known since the 80's https://www.pinterest.com/pin/those-big-red-wiffle-ball-bats--108790147220282417/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twinsdad 53 Posted Tuesday at 03:58 PM I haven't seen the torpedo bat specs or a comparison of one next to a typical MLB bat, but it sort of looks like a fungo bat the coaches would use to hit with in outfield/fielding practice. If the torpedo bat is close to the 42 inch MLB limit and same weight, then it makes sense that the balls will fly farther. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
