MLB Grapples with 'Torpedo Bat' as Yankees' Power Surge Captures Attention

The Yankees’ record-breaking offensive start with the innovative bat design raises questions about its impact on the game and its growing adoption across teams.

The New York Yankees hit a franchise-record 15 home runs in their season-opening series, using the newly designed 'torpedo bats.'
The 'torpedo bat,' created by physicist Aaron Leanhardt, shifts weight lower on the barrel to expand the sweet spot and improve contact.
Major League Baseball has confirmed the bats are legal, but their influence on the Yankees’ success and the game overall is under scrutiny.
Players from other teams, including Francisco Lindor and Elly De La Cruz, are experimenting with the bats, while manufacturers have begun commercial sales.
Debate continues over whether the Yankees' offensive success stems more from player talent than the bat's innovative design.