Demand for viral ‘torpedo’ baseball bats has sent a Pennsylvania factory into overdrive

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Says Torpedo Bats Are ‘Absolutely Good For Baseball’

There's been a lot of talk about these "torpedo" bats since the New York Yankees debuted them on Opening Day. While some argue that the bats are entirely within the rules, others claim they will ruin baseball by giving hitters an unfair advantage. Now, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has weighed in.A Yankees in-house physicist had the idea to thicken the barrel of the bat where it most often hits the ball, and the result (so far) has been a lot of …

Demand for viral ‘torpedo’ baseball bats sends Pennsylvania factory into overdrive

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. — A 70-year-old man who plays in an area senior hardball league popped into Victus Sports this week because he needed bats for the new season. Plus he just had to take some cuts with baseball’s latest fad and see for himself if there really was some wizardry in the wallop off a torpedo bat. Read more...

Baseball Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins believes torpedo bats could lead to higher batting averages

close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for April 4 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Baseball Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins joined the ongoing discussion this week about the use of torpedo bats that has taken the big leagues by storm after the New York Yankees’ strong outing over opening weekend. During an appearance on OutKick’s “The Ricky Cobb Show,” Jenkins, 82, discussed how to…

Orioles pitchers react to new torpedo bats: ‘If they’re legal, fine by me’

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When videos of Yankees hitters blasting home runs with funky-looking “torpedo” bats went viral last week, Orioles pitchers had some of the same reactions as fans did. “Yeah, I obviously saw what they did up in New York that first series. It seems like it’s working for ’em,” Orioles reliever Bryan Baker said with a laugh. “But it’s also Yankee Stadium. There’s going to be a lot of homers there no matter what.” “If somebody that…

Demand for viral 'torpedo' baseball bats has sent a King of Prussia factory into overdrive

Victus has over 300 employees and 60 alone inside their King of Prussia headquarters.

A 70-year-old man, who plays in a veterans' baseball league near where he lives, visited Victus Sports this week.