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The torpedo bat might be perfect for Elly De La Cruz — but not everyone should swing it
The truth is that the torpedo bat is not built for everyone. What worked for De La Cruz — an explosive, twitchy athlete with ...
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Anthony Volpe’s Torpedo Bat Inspired Nickname Hits a Hilarious Snag With Yankees Fans: “Vol Is a What”
After a rocky rookie season, Anthony Volpe was searching for answers—and it looks like he’s found one in a futuristic new bat ...
Chicago Cubs’ Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner are using torpedo bats — and seeing results
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is known for his routine and sticking with what works for him ...
Torpedo Bats in MLB: Trends, Legality, and Impact on the Game
The opening weekend of the 2025 MLB season introduced a surprising contender making waves in baseball: torpedo bats. These innovative, bowling pin-shaped bats quickly became the center of discussion ...
Dodgers' Mookie Betts Provides Honest Torpedo Bat Opinion
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts shares his candid thoughts on the controversial Torpedo bat, weighing in on its impact and ...
Yankees' torpedo bats remain hot topic as they continue to sink opposing pitchers
In the fourth inning Tuesday night, the torpedo-toting Anthony Volpe was Exhibit A for the new tech, blasting a 94-mph cutter ...
Max Muncy ditches torpedo bat just in time to set up Shohei Ohtani’s walkoff homer
With Muncy ditching the torpedo, the Dodgers had the game all knotted up at five when Shohei Ohtani came to bat with two outs ...
Torpedo Bats and the Physics of the Sweet Spot
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 ...