Yankees Lead MLB with Torpedo Bats Amid Controversy

The New York Yankees have sparked controversy with their use of newly designed 'torpedo bats', which have contributed to a remarkable start to the 2025 MLB season, scoring 36 runs in their first three games. These bats, developed with input from the Yankees’ analytics department, feature a shifted mass closer to the label, and are deemed legal under MLB regulations. Despite skepticism from some quarters, including NBA star Donovan Mitchell who jokingly called for the Yankees' suspension, the bats have proven highly effective, with the team hitting 15 home runs in their season-opening series. The innovation has drawn comparisons to the past introduction of maple wood bats by Barry Bonds, and demand for the new bats is rising across MLB. Yankees players, including Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisholm Jr., have thrived with the new equipment, with Judge alone hitting four home runs and 11 RBIs. The 'torpedo bat' saga continues to generate both intrigue and envy within the baseball community.