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

At 1:54 ET on Saturday afternoon, New York Yankees play-by-play man Michael Kay lit the fuse on what will be remembered as ...

Much like the name suggests, the torpedo bat is designed to create a different experience for MLB hitters ... the origins of the torpedo bats and how players on the Yankees embraced them heading ...

Drawing from personal experience ... focus on optimizing player performance through specialized equipment. Major League Baseball has taken a clear position on the torpedo bats controversy ...

While the attention to the design has been overwhelming, it has been reported that the motivation for the new design specifically had players’ experiences in mind. The torpedo bat has gained ...

The torpedo bat’s shape might change the sweet spot, Smith says, but if such bats ... sensory experience of using the torpedo bat, Russell says. Its wider diameter could allow players to see ...

"I’ll let the players always talk about their own experiences. I’m not going ... Bat manufacturer Victus Sports dropped off a batch of torpedo bats for the Phillies just before first pitch ...

After developing a taste for it, Werth decided to jump all the way in by starting Two Eight Racing named for the jersey number he wore for most of his MLB career. He also started Icon Racing, a new ...