The New York Yankees' new torpedo-shaped bats, which helped them hit a record-matching 15 home runs in three games, have ignited speculation about cheating. Despite concerns, MLB confirms the bats comply with regulations, as they differ in weight distribution rather than traditional specifications. This design allows players to have a heavier barrel without sacrificing bat speed. While the initial performance is promising, it remains to be seen whether the bats significantly impact overall performance. Player feedback hints at a possible psychological edge.
If the Yankees hadn't hit a record-matching 15 home runs in three games to start their season, the discourse around their torpedo-shaped bats would look very different.
New York Yankees/Getty Images Intuitively, the end result shifts the center of mass of the bat closer to the hands, and allows a thicker barrel where it matters without having the trade-offs of a heavier bat.
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