US EditionWhat does a bat maker think of baseball's new torpedo bats?
- The buzz around "torpedo bats" intensified after the New York Yankees hit a team-record nine home runs in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend.
- This bat design gained popularity after the Yankees showcased their power, leading other teams like the Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs to explore its potential benefits.
- The torpedo bat features a bulkier barrel that shifts the sweet spot lower, potentially optimizing hits, and while not entirely new, its recent success has sparked widespread interest and requests, although some players are hesitant.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated the team is looking for any advantage, and Rangers manager Bruce Bochy acknowledged many players would try the bat, while Cubs players like Swanson and Hoerner have used it in games, with Swanson noting the importance of a legitimate sample size.
- The torpedo bat's impact remains uncertain, with limited data and ongoing research into its effect on mechanics, leading some to believe it may only benefit certain players or ultimately be an inconsequential trend, although it falls within MLB regulations.
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Chicago Cubs’ Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner are using torpedo bats — and seeing results
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is known for his routine and sticking with what works for him. That extends to the bat he uses. Well, at least it did. Swanson has been consistently using the new “torpedo” bat in games this season, along with second baseman Nico Hoerner. Other Cubs hitters have tested it out to varying degrees in non-game environments. First baseman Michael Busch is among them, though he said he di…
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