Engineered by a former MIT physicist, the torpedo bat is completely legal under MLB rules. It meets all dimensional requirements but redistributes mass toward the barrel, creating a larger, denser sweet spot.

Some oddly-shaped baseball bats have become a hot topic among fans and players, after the Yankees’ so-called “Torpedo Bats” seemingly helped some sluggers hit multiple home runs. Over the weekend, the New York Yankees kicked off their 2025 MLB baseball season with a historic 15 home runs in three games.

Say goodbye to the juiced balls and say hello to the "torpedo" bats for this season's home run surge theory. For the uninitiated, the New York Yankees made headlines this past weekend after the team hit a staggering 15 home runs during the season-opening weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers.