Yankees Smash Record with New 'Torpedo' Bats: 15 Homers in 3 Games!

2025-03-31 00:00:37.876

The New York Yankees set a new team record with nine home runs in a single game on Saturday, totaling an impressive 3,695 feet. This offensive explosion was attributed to a new bat design, dubbed the 'torpedo' bat, used by several players including Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, Austin Wells, Anthony Volpe, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. The Yankees continued their power surge on Sunday, hitting four more home runs, bringing their three-game total to 15—tying the 2006 Detroit Tigers for the most in major league history. The 'torpedo' bat features a unique design where the wood is positioned lower in the barrel, creating a shape similar to a bowling pin. Former Yankees infielder Kevin Smith explained that the design, developed by Aaron Leanhardt, aims to increase the bat's mass in the sweet spot, potentially leading to more powerful hits. While Aaron Judge, who hit three home runs on Saturday, stuck with his conventional bat, other players praised the 'torpedo' bat's performance. Bellinger, who switched to a birch bat to accommodate the larger barrel allowed by MLB regulations, highlighted the bat's improved weight distribution. Volpe and Chisholm also expressed their satisfaction with the new design. Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy commented that players are constantly seeking legal advantages, and that increased offensive output benefits the game overall.