Mastermind of torpedo batThe mastermind behind the design is Aaron Leanheardt, a former Massachusetts Institute of Technology physicist turned coach for the Miami Marlins. Leanheardt, who introduced ...

The Pitt News asked Pitt physics chair Andrew Zentner his thoughts on the new bats and the science behind the torpedo-shaped ...

It’s just a piece of wood, but because it’s milled with precision, it can cost hundreds of dollars and can result in ...

Now back to the torpedo bat. It's designed so that the wider part of the bat IS the sweet spot. Since it’s wider, it's easier to hit the ball. Since that part is the sweet spot, it gives the ball a ...

Torpedo bat designs can reduce weight ... "The guy who had the idea, of course, has a physics background," Nathan says. "So that's why I am, in a way, I'm jealous." The guy in question is Aaron ...

Developed by a physicist, these bats have their widest part, called the barrel, closer to the player's hands to offer a better chance of hitting the ball on their "sweet spot" ...

I’m just playing baseball.” That the Yankees had a historically great game, and that some players were using funny-looking ...

Perhaps most notably, it was revealed that Giancarlo Stanton was swinging a version of a torpedo bat for large portions of ...

There have many reports recently about a new trend that has started making waves in Major League Baseball (MLB): the torpedo ...

By Justin Stulpe A forward-thinking modification to the traditional baseball bat has been the topic of discussion in the world of professional baseball to begin the 2025 season. This discourse has ...

The New York Yankees had a great start to the season, thanks in part to the innovative Torpedo Bat. Though, is it a fair ...

Torpedo bats in MLB are here to stay — and could spark further exploration for a technological edge in baseball and beyond.