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While the bat is legal by MLB standards, it has proved controversial to traditional fans.
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Costantini had a similar process and thought the hype surrounding the torpedo since it exploded into the baseball consciousness over the weekend was a “hoax.”
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The premise of the torpedo bat is straightforward: by shifting mass to areas where some hitters are more likely to connect, they should increase the chances of solid contact and reduce the chances of...
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PHOTO COLLECTION: Torpedo Bats
Jim Levasseur manufactures a torpedo baseball bat at Victus Sports in King of Prussia, Pa., Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Tom Fazzini selects wood to be manufactured into a torpedo baseball bat at Victus Sports in King of Prussia,
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