3 days Ago By Ryan Anderson, LAFB Network
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to experiment with a novel bat design that recently fueled a power surge for the New York Yankees . The “torpedo bat,” which features a shifted barrel to concentrate weight at the sweet spot, promises to enhance swing speed and power upon impact, captivating players across the league. Los Angeles Dodgers Open To Trying Torpedo Bats Max Muncy, a key power hitter for the Dodgers, has already placed orders for the innovative bat, expressing intrigue about its potential.
“We just had a long conversation about (how) in the 170 years and whatever that baseball has been around, the number of changes to the baseball bat has been minimal,” Muncy told Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. “I mean, everyone swung ash for 140 years, and then you had one guy swing maple, and then they came out with birch, and really, that’s been all the changes. There’s been different shapes, but there hasn’t really been anything as drastic as maybe what this is right now.
” Enrique Hernández, Muncy’s teammate, echoed the excitement surrounding the new bat, albeit with a touch of humor. “I have learned absolutely nothing other than that they look like bowling pins,” Hernández quipped. “I ordered some.
All of the cool kids are doing it.” This lighthearted remark reflects the growing buzz among players eager to test the bat’s performance. The effectiveness of the torpedo bat has already been demonstrated by Cincinnati Reds’ infielder Elly De La Cruz, whose debut with the bat yielded a remarkable 4-for-5 performance, including two home runs and seven RBIs, in a recent victory over the Texas Rangers.
The Dodgers are hopeful that their hitters will experience similar success, joining the growing ranks of players embracing this revolutionary piece of equipment. This article first appeared on LAFB Network and was syndicated with permission..
