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The idea of the torpedo bat is to take a size format -- say, 34 inches and 32 ounces -- and distribute the wood in a different geometric shape than the traditional form to ensure the fattest part of t...
U.S. News & World Report |
Costantini had a similar process and thought the hype surrounding the torpedo since it exploded into the baseball consciousness over the weekend was a “hoax.”
The New York Times |
If not for the initial offensive barrage from the Yankees, it’s likely the level of interest in the torpedo bats would not be so pronounced.

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