As the 2025 MLB season gets underway, the New York Yankees have introduced one of the most talked-about changes—not just to their lineup, but to their bats. Dubbed the “Torpedo Bats,” these custom-designed bats are built to maximize power and performance, adding a new dimension to the Yankees’ offense and giving their sluggers an extra edge. The Torpedo Bats are the result of cutting-edge engineering and material science, with a focus on optimizing the sweet spot, enhancing bat speed, and increasing overall power at the plate.
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Made from a hybrid of carbon fiber and a special metal alloy, they are both lightweight and durable, capable of withstanding the high-speed collisions of today’s fast-paced game. While the Yankees have long been known for their power-hitting, featuring stars like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, they’ve struggled with consistency in clutch moments. The introduction of the Torpedo Bats aims to change that, particularly benefiting hitters like Austin Wells, Cody Bellinger, Anthony Volpe, and Jazz Chisholm Jr.
To develop these bats, the Yankees consulted an MIT physicist who discovered that Wells, Bellinger, Volpe, and Chisholm frequently make contact lower on the bat, near the nameplate, rather than on the barrel. The Torpedo Bat’s design features a lower barrel, effectively shifting the sweet spot to align with their natural swing tendencies, improving their chances of delivering in key moments. The early results have been striking.
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The Yankees swept the Milwaukee Brewers in a dominant series, highlighted by a 20-9 victory in Game 2, where they smashed nine home runs. Former Yankee pitcher Nestor Cortes, now with the Brewers, gave up five home runs—four of them hit by players using the new bat. Despite the success of the Torpedo Bats, not all Yankees players are making the switch.
When asked why he hasn’t tried the new bat, Aaron Judge told Bryan Hoch, “What I’ve done the past couple of seasons speaks for itself.”
Looking ahead, the impact of these bats could extend beyond the Yankees. Other teams are taking notice, with the Atlanta Braves already placing an order and Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers debuting his own Torpedo Bat against the St. Louis Cardinals. If these bats continue to deliver, they could revolutionize power hitting across the league, giving teams a new weapon in high-pressure situations.
