The “torpedo” bat trend is gaining momentum in MLB, and now Boston Red Sox star Alex Bregman has hinted at a possible switch to this controversial implement. Bregman, who was rested on Tuesday, could debut the “torpedo” bat in Wednesday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, following in the footsteps of the New York Yankees, who have sparked league-wide debate with their custom bats.
The Yankees, backed by former team analyst and MIT-trained physicist Aaron Leanhardt, showcased an offensive explosion last weekend, with five players wielding the controversial “torpedo” bat. These bats, designed to redistribute mass and enhance impact, have quickly become a hot topic across MLB.
Bregman fueled speculation by posting an image of the AB2 Torpedo bat on his Instagram story Tuesday, accompanied by a rocket emoji. However, the growing adoption of these bats has not come without controversy.
“Torpedo” bat: A legitimate advantage or an unfair edge?
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill, who witnessed the Yankees’ offensive outburst firsthand, has been one of the most vocal critics of the “torpedo” bat. “I think it’s terrible,” Megill told reporters over the weekend, per the New York Post’s Dan Martin. “We’ll see what the data says. I’ve never seen anything like it before. I feel like it’s something used in slow-pitch softball. It’s genius: Put the mass all in one spot. It might be bush (league). It might not be. But it’s the Yankees, so they’ll let it slide.”
Will MLB ban the “Torpedo” bat?
The controversy surrounding “torpedo” bats raises questions about fairness and innovation in baseball. MLB will have to determine whether these bats provide a legitimate advantage or an unfair distortion of the game. Meanwhile, Alex Bregman‘s potential adoption of the “torpedo” bat adds another layer to the debate. All eyes will be on Wednesday’s game against the Orioles, where Bregman could take the field wielding the divisive bat.
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