New York Yankees hit record 15 home runs in season's first three games with innovative torpedo bats that comply with MLB regulations despite controversies

The Yankees’ impressive performance, including hitting nine home runs in a recent game against the Milwaukee Brewers, has led to scrutiny over the torpedo bats’ impact on the sport.

Torpedo bats have been making headlines for the "unfair advantage" they provide and the "sizable difference" in player performance at the plate. One team that made this clearer than ever was the ...

Sitting in the visiting manager’s office at Yankee Stadium, Brewers manager Pat Murphy declined to go ballistic over the torpedo ... didn’t blame the bats for his poor performance.

Now back to the torpedo bat. It's designed so that the wider part of the bat IS the sweet spot. Since it’s wider, it's easier to hit the ball. Since that part is the sweet spot, it gives the ball a higher speed. Higher speed means the ball will travel farther. Adios pelota!

After the new design erupted into the public’s attention last weekend, there was an instant surge of interest.

Swinging what might now be called MLB's traditional lumber, Muncy laced a two-out double against Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (they were aggressive with their bullpen after an 0-7 start) and made it a new ball game. It was easily his biggest hit of the season.