The Yankees' viral 'torpedo' bats were designed by an MIT physicist: 'At the end of the day it's about the batter, not the bat,' he says
But the development of the uniquely shaped piece of lumber — it looks more like a bowling pin than a traditional bat, with a ...
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The Science Behind the MLB ‘Torpedo’ Bats That Everyone’s Talking About—How Do They Work? And Are They Really Better?
Developed by a physicist, these bats have their widest part, called the barrel, closer to the player's hands to offer a ...
Everyone is intrigued by the torpedo bat, including the Phillies. Will it be a revolution or a fad?
King of Prussia-based Victus Sports is at the epicenter of baseball’s new bat craze. Here’s what you need to know about the ...
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What's a torpedo bat? The history of the Yankees' controversial new baseball bats
The torpedo bat is a custom-shaped baseball bat with a ... engineering from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. in physics from MIT, previously coached baseball in the Atlantic League and ...
The Pitching Blueprint to Defusing MLB's Game-changing Torpedo Bat
Of note is how D-backs pitchers handled the five Yankees who are known to be using the torpedo bat: Anthony Volpe and Paul ...
What teams are using torpedo bats? Are torpedo bats legal? What to know after Yankees win
Several New York Yankees' players used a "torpedo bat" that helped set an MLB record for home runs. What is a torpedo bat? Is ...
Dom Amore’s Sunday Read: Torpedo bats, some CT-made, are likely here to stay, and more
Connecticut bat-makers weigh in on baseball’s new craze, the torpedo; UConn hockey’s rise, women’s March Madness timing. More ...
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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 ...