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Struggling SF Giants hitter has seen offense surge after ditching torpedo bat

SF Giants catcher Patrick Bailey provides most of his value as a player behind the plate, but he has started to swing the bat better as of late. This surge may be thanks in part to him abandoning his ...
Capital Public Radio

Inside a Louisiana factory making torpedo bats that have become all the rage

Torpedo baseball bats hit it big when the Yankees set a new team record with nine home runs in one game earlier this season. We visit a factory in Louisiana to see what makes them so special. Torpedo ...
Sports Illustrated

Will Phillies Lineup Get Massive Boost From New Torpedo Bats?

Mar 29, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (16) in the on deck circle during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Bombs away for White Sox' Colson Montgomery since launching torpedo bat

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NBC Los Angeles

What's a torpedo bat? The history of the Yankees' controversial new baseball bats

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.
The New York Times

MLB’s Home Run Derby showcases the once-viral torpedo bats — but has their moment passed?

ATLANTA — On April 1, Alex Bregman posted his latest order to an Instagram story. The post featured a natural wood Marucci torpedo bat. Bregman added his initials and number — “AB2” — along with a ...