WJW: Robert Brown, Distinguished University Professor and Institute Professor in the Department of Physics at the College of Arts and Sciences, described the physics behind why MLB “torpedo” bats are ...

In this video, I dive into the physics of the torpedo bat, exploring how the "sweet spot" affects performance. Watch as I break down the mechanics behind bat speed, impact force, and how to hit the ...

Before he was putting his intellect to use crafting a baseball bat that would allow the New York Yankees to tie home run records, Aaron Leanhardt spent years studying and teaching physics. Leanhardt ...

The Bronx Bombers now have torpedoes in their arsenal. The wood of the bat is shifted from the barrel towards the batter's hands to create a custom sweet spot where contact is most frequently made.

MIAMI (AP) — For the MIT-educated physicist behind the torpedo bat, it’s more about the talent of the players than their lumber at the plate. The torpedo model — a striking design in which wood is ...