Using a strikingly different model in which wood is moved lower down the barrel after the label and shapes the end a little like a bowling pin, the torpedo bat has become baseball’s latest

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.

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.

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

For the MIT-educated physicist behind the torpedo bat, it’s more about the talent of the players than their lumber at the plate.

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.

The Mariners skipper took some time before a game against the Detroit Tigers to discuss the new style of bats being used around the league.