US EditionWhat is a 'Torpedo Bat'? An expert from Louisville Slugger breaks it down
- Aaron Leanhardt developed the 'torpedo' bat, which helped the New York Yankees hit 15 home runs in their first three games of the 2025 season, with nine homers attributed to the bat design.
- Leanhardt, who has a Ph.D. In physics, transitioned from teaching to baseball coaching and was hired by the Yankees in 2018.
- The 'torpedo' bat generated significant interest among all 30 MLB teams, with requests for its use skyrocketing after the Yankees' success.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated that this new equipment could change the way bats are designed, indicating a potential shift in baseball equipment efficiency and usage.
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What is a 'Torpedo Bat'? An expert from Louisville Slugger breaks it down
About one week into the MLB season and all anyone wants to talk about is the Torpedo Bat."The Reds beat the Texas Rangers 14-3 at home during their second homestand of the season, a win that was highlighted by Elly De La Cruz's 2 home runs and seven RBIs, all while using the torpedo bat for the first time. I think its more the player than that the bat, I really do, Reds Manager Terry Francona said after the Reds win. Louisville Slugger makes the…
What exactly is the 'torpedo bat' taking the baseball world by storm?
DENVER (KDVR) — If you’re a baseball fan, you likely have spent the last week hearing a lot about the “torpedo bat” the New York Yankees recently debuted to much success. So what is it exactly? For most people, it just looks like a weird-shaped baseball bat. But for the pros, it could be a real game-changer in how they hit the ball. The bat even has a small tie to Colorado, as well. A coach on the Miami Marlins, Aaron Leanhardt, is being credite…
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