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Judge is coming off a season in which he hit 58 homers and 144 RBI with a .322 batting average—all without using a custom bat.
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It seems like just a matter of time before torpedo bats are everywhere in MLB, which gives us precious time to think about which hitters should be making the switch.
Yahoo! Sports |
Topps released a NOW card featuring Jazz Chisholm Jr. holding a torpedo bat, the new physicist-designed lumber taking over the MLB debate scene to start 2025.

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The Science Behind the MLB ‘Torpedo’ Bats That Everyone’s Talking About—How Do They Work? And Are They Really Better?
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MLB Insider Believes Aaron Judge Can Make Baseball History This Season
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Yankees Superstar Slugger Gets Disrespected in Recent MLB Player Rankings
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Yankees Gameday: Carrasco Gets the Start as Judge and Volpe Stay Hot
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Aaron Judge, Yankees continue to hit home runs in opening series
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