You're not going to get the story you're looking for,' the oft-injured slugger says about the link between his suddenly popular torpedo

Some oddly-shaped baseball bats have become a hot topic among fans and players, after the Yankees’ so-called “Torpedo Bats” seemingly helped some sluggers hit multiple home runs.

It's been revealed that the Yankees are using new custom bats known as "torpedo" bats, which have more wood at the label to give a larger spot to the area where players make contact. They've hit so many home runs to start the season, but it's a very small sample size. Is it the bats? Or is it that the Milwaukee Brewers ' pitching is just THAT bad?

Aaron Leanhardt was the Yankees' lead analyst in 2024 before joining the Marlins' coaching staff this offseason.

It was only a matter of time until the bats reached retail, as Marucci and Victus released three Torpedo Bat models for purchase on their site Monday night. This got us thinking: What are some of the other viral sensations that have made their way from pro sports to the masses?

The Yankees hit 15 home runs in three games with several players using the uniquely-shaped “torpedo bat,” and some Dodgers have ordered some to try them out.

For the MIT-educated physicist behind the torpedo bat, it’s more about the talent of the players than their lumber at the plate

YES announcer Michael Kay pointed out during the broadcast that several players had been using a design with a barrel closer to the hands.

Baseball season is back, and it didn’t take long for the New York Yankees to start crushing records and dominating conversation. And at the center of it all? “Torpedo” bats.