The New York Yankees have gotten off to an incredible start to the 2025 season. They are 3-0 and have scored 36 runs in those games. But most of the talk around the Yankees’ season is not about the players themselves; it is more about the bats they are using.
The “torpedo bats” have been a hot topic of conversation due to their unique look and the way players have been hitting. The Yankees hit 15 home runs in the first three games, and one thing many of their players have in common is the new bat.
Are ‘Torpedo Bats’ To Be Short-Lived?
Even though the current bats are legal, one MLB executive believes they could be banned soon. This MLB Executive told CBS Sports, “I think MLB will be compelled to establish a rule to prevent them from getting out of hand, and I think the interests of fairness will direct that rule to be something that more or less bans the torpedo design.”
Plenty of research has been done on these bats and how they fit into the legality of the MLB. Rule 3.02 of the MLB rulebook says, “The bat shall be a smooth, round stick not more than 2.61 inches in diameter at the thickest part and not more than 42 inches in length.”
These torpedo bats fit into the rules and will likely continue to be used unless the rule is amended in some way. The Yankees are not the only team using these bats, though, as many players across the league have tried them. The most recent was Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who went 4-for-5 with four runs and seven RBIs on March 31 using the torpedo bat.
Most MLB fans agree that more offense is good, but the league wants to ensure that these bats do not encourage more creative bat structures in the future.
Torpedo Bat Continues To Gain Interest
After what the Yankees did the first weekend, many players around the league took notice. Numerous players have said they will be using the new bat from now on. Outside of De La Cruz, players like Francisco Lindor, Oneil Cruz, and Adley Rutschman are planning to give the bat a try.
MLB players confirmed using a TORPEDO bat
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— Jared Smith (@jaredsmithbets) April 1, 2025
It will be interesting to see what happens to the league’s offensive production with these bats being used. From a fan’s standpoint, the more runs, the better, and it seems like that will be the case while these bats are still legal.
- Source: NEWHD MEDIA
