Nine were reportedly hit with the new bats. The fallout from what happened at Yankee Stadium is the hottest topic in sports, and it depends on who you talk to as to whether or not torpedo bats being involved in the home run onslaught is a controversy or good for the game.

Reds star Elly De La Cruz is the latest convert, hitting two home runs and knocking in seven runs in his first game with the unique bat.

The “torpedo bat” may be more than a quirky new piece of gear. It might be the gateway to a new era in baseball.