"It's not the noodle. It's the chef," said Scott Boras, whose agency had Louisville Slugger send client Elly De La Cruz his torpedo bat(s).

The torpedo bat's rise has changed the industry for the companies that make them. Here is one bat-maker's story.

Robert Van Scoyoc, hitting coach, Los Angeles Dodgers: I've heard about bat fitting. We do bat fitting and all that. I just haven't heard about this specifically. When I first heard about [torpedo ...

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton sidestepped the topic of whether so-called torpedo bats caused the ...

"I think it’s an amazing discovery," said Angels outfielder Taylor Ward, one of many players suddenly interested in the new ...

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The New York Yankees quietly brought a physics experiment to the plate. Then came the home-run barrage.

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 ...

After the new design erupted into the public’s attention last weekend, there was an instant surge of interest.

Nestor Cortes bounced back from his dreadful Milwaukee Brewers debut by allowing just one hit over six innings in a 1-0 ...

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 ...

T he controversy surrounding the 'torpedo' bats has marked the start of the season for the Yankees. After a 15-home run sweep ...