The opening weekend of the 2025 MLB season was taken over by a surprise star -- torpedo bats.
The bowling pin-shaped bats became the talk of the sport after the Yankees' home run onslaught on the first Saturday of the season put it in the spotlight and the buzz hasn't slowed since.
What exactly is a torpedo bat? How does it help hitters? And how is it legal? Let's dig in.
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