The hype around torpedo bats exploded over the weekend when the New York Yankees hit a team-record nine homers in one game
Roy Hobbs, the fabled swinger of his beloved “Wonderboy,” might disagree. But there really is no such thing as a “magic bat.” When MLB hitters select their sticks, they must make certain compromises.
The New York Yankees have gotten off to a record-setting start to the campaign. To begin the year, the Yankees were able to sweep the Milwaukee Brewers.
For the MIT-educated physicist behind the torpedo bat, it’s more about the talent of the players than their lumber at the plate.
Bat makers are bracing for the newest obsession to become a fixture in baseball. “The torpedoes are here to stay,”
The New York Yankees made history on Tuesday. After tying the Major League home run record for the most long balls hit through the first three games of a season
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Despite losing their first game of the MLB season, the New York Yankees continued their historic start to the year as they broke multiple records through their prolific home run hitting.
Colon had one career home run, but it was one of the most famous moments in Mets history when the 42-year old pitcher launched one over the left field fence. In addition to the home run, Colon hit .084 with four doubles over 299 at bats in his career.