The article discusses the controversy surrounding the torpedo bat used by the Yankees, comparing its legal status and its impact on the game to the NFL's 'tush push' play. While the Yankees utilized this nontraditional bat successfully, prompting discussions about potential legislative actions, it was noted that the bat complies with MLB rules. The article suggests that the performance and strategic advantage gained from the bat may lead to increased scrutiny and attempts to legislate its use within the league, reminiscent of how teams react to the Eagles' perfected play in the NFL.
The Yankees did nothing wrong this weekend. Some - but not all - of their players used a bat that while legal by Rule 3.02 is nontraditional in how it distributes where the sweet spot is further down from the top.
Is it legal by all rules, but mastered by one team to such an extreme that something must be done legislatively about it?
The Eagles have been doing nothing illicit with a play they have all but perfected the past two years. But its success has motivated their competition to try to get it banned.
But that is with two seasons of information.
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