The torpedo bat, a new innovation in Major League Baseball, gained attention after the Yankees hit 15 home runs in a series against the Brewers. Designed with a unique torpedo shape, these custom bats allow hitters to make optimal contact. Developed by Aaron Leanhardt, an engineer and physicist, the bats are now being used by around 20 players, with more expected to try them following the Yankees' impressive performance. Giants player Mike Yastrzemski emphasized the need for technological advancement in equipment, suggesting that players have often been left to choose the right bats themselves.
The bats, true to the name, feature a torpedo-like shape and are custom-made, designed to ensure the densest part of the bat is where a hitter makes contact.
I've always thought that baseball's been behind the curve in terms of technology and creating the right equipment for every player.
The bats are the invention of 48-year-old Aaron Leanhardt, who developed the bat during his time with New York, where he served as the team's lead analyst last season.
If the Yankees don't put up 20 runs in that game, this isn't even a discussion.
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