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Although the MLB has deemed the bats legal, skepticism remains. Pitchers argue that the bats tilt the balance unfairly in favor of hitters, while others fear a potential arms race in bat technology.

The torpedo bats do not violate MLB’s rules, which state under 3.02: “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 ...

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Torpedo fans have pushed back, arguing that pitchers have previously used deep analytics, biomechanics and new training tech (and, yes, illegal sticky stuff) to add velocity and spin to the ball.

Anyone who looks at a torpedo bat can tell that what makes them unique is their shape. “ I mean, it looks like a bowling pin,” Ainsworth says, hands outlining the bat’s curved top.

Torpedo baseball bats hit it big when the Yankees set a new team record with nine home runs in one game earlier this season. We visit a factory in Louisiana to see what makes them so special.

Louisville Slugger handcrafted De La Cruz's first-ever torpedo bat, which he used for the first time March 31 against the Texas Rangers. The Reds' shortstop went 4-for-5 with two home runs that day.