The Yankees' viral 'torpedo' bats were designed by an MIT physicist: 'At the end of the day it's about the batter, not the bat,' he says
But the development of the uniquely shaped piece of lumber — it looks more like a bowling pin than a traditional bat, with a ...
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The Science Behind the MLB ‘Torpedo’ Bats That Everyone’s Talking About—How Do They Work? And Are They Really Better?
Developed by a physicist, these bats have their widest part, called the barrel, closer to the player's hands to offer a ...
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The Launch of the Torpedo Bat
The New York Yankees quietly brought a physics experiment to the plate. Then came the home-run barrage.
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How do 'torpedo bats' work? We asked baseball physicists to explain
They look like baseball bats morphing into bowling pins, their ends flaring into an aggressive bulge that suddenly tapers. So ...
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Why the New ‘Torpedo Bat’ Is Hitting It out of the Park
After a stellar Yankees win on Saturday, torpedo bats are in the spotlight. Is there science behind these baseball bats?
The MIT Scientist Behind the ‘Torpedo Bats’ That Are Blowing Up Baseball
The Yankees just clobbered a MLB record 15 home runs in their first three games thanks in part to a new style of bat ...
Everyone is intrigued by the torpedo bat, including the Phillies. Will it be a revolution or a fad?
King of Prussia-based Victus Sports is at the epicenter of baseball’s new bat craze. Here’s what you need to know about the ...
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How ‘torpedo’ bats became the fascination of baseball — even for ex-Dodger Eric Gagné
In the early days of this year’s season, torpedo bats have become all the rage for big league hitters. They burst into the ...
Dom Amore’s Sunday Read: Torpedo bats, some CT-made, are likely here to stay, and more
Connecticut bat-makers weigh in on baseball’s new craze, the torpedo; UConn hockey’s rise, women’s March Madness timing. More ...