Of note is how D-backs pitchers handled the five Yankees who are known to be using the torpedo bat: Anthony Volpe and Paul Goldschmidt, who bat righty, and Jazz Chisholm Jr., Cody Bellinger and Austin Wells, who bat lefty.

When videos of Yankees hitters blasting home runs with funky-looking “torpedo” bats went viral last week, Orioles pitchers had some of the same reactions as fans did. “Yeah, I obviously saw what they did up in New York that first series.

A common sentiment from players about torpedo bats is that hitting is about the player. If you can’t hit a 97 mph fastball or nasty slider with a normal bat, a torpedo bat isn’t going to help.