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The Courier Journal |
The new bats, named for their torpedo shape, bring more wood to the bat's barrel, where a hitter most often makes contact.
Forbes |
In the midst of this historic start to the year, reports emerged about a new type of bat some members of the Yankees are using.
The New York Times |
The New York Yankees’ bats were certainly alive during Saturday’s 20-9 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

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The talk of baseball: Louisville Slugger shows how the torpedo bat came to be
The torpedo bat gained popularity after the Yankees hit 15 home runs during their first three games, but not all players are sold on the new shape.
Torpedo bats are making a lot of noise – but they’ve been quietly in MLB for a few years
Reds star Elly de la Cruz is the latest convert, hitting two home runs and knocking in seven runs in his first game with the unique bat.
Swing like the pros: Torpedo Bats now available for anyone to order
On Monday night, bat manufacturers Marucci and Victus, both owned by the same holding company, unveiled three Torpedo bats each on their website, ranging from $199 to $209. The bats will be made to order and promise to ship within a week.
Why The “Torpedo” Bat May Be Closer To A Fad Than A Game-Changing Tool
A historic start to the 2025 season led to reports of a brand new bat being used by the Yankees. While it sounds incriminating, could it become the new wave in baseball?
Meet the MIT physicist turned Marlins coach behind the ‘torpedo’ bats used by the Yankees
Aaron Leanhardt was the Yankees' lead analyst in 2024 before joining the Marlins' coaching staff this offseason.
New York Yankees make waves, set records with 'torpedo bats'; yes, they are legal
Torpedo bat has a thicker barrel than conventional bats; they were in use last year, but Yankees historic start has them in focus.
Yankees’ uniquely designed new bats draw attention during 9-homer barrage
YES announcer Michael Kay pointed out during the broadcast that several players had been using a design with a barrel closer to the hands.
Torpedo bats: NY Yankee's draw attention over weekend
The New York Yankee's drew attention to torpedo bats after using them this weekend. Here's what a torpedo bat is and how the Yankee's have scored 36 runs with them.
Yankees takeaways: Stellar start about more than ‘torpedo’ bats
Yankees outscored the Brewers 36-14 to open the season. There's plenty of enthusiasm and many questions still to be answered.
Marucci, Victus replace Louisville Slugger as MLB’s official bats: What it means
Louisville Slugger has been synonymous with Major League Baseball for more than 100 years, but now Marucci Sports, a company founded in 2002, has replaced it as MLB’s official bat. “I created (Marucci) in my backyard,
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Baseball reacts to the new 'Torpedo' bats
The Yankees' new "Torpedo" bats are the talk of baseball. The bats -- which Major League Baseball confirmed are legal \-\- are defined by an untraditional barrel, which rests closer to the hitter's hands.
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