The New York Yankees’ “torpedo bat” craze reached a crescendo over the weekend. Over the course of their three-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers, the Yankees exploded for 15 house runs.

Throughout Saturday’s recreation, Michael Kay identified on the YES Community broadcast that Jazz Chisholm was utilizing an Anthony Volpe mannequin bat that moved the middle of weight barely nearer to the bat’s heart.

The so-called “torpedo bats” are nothing new — the Chicago Cubs had been utilizing them in 2024, Yankees heart fielder Cody Bellinger instructed MLB.com. Bellinger was traded by the Cubs to the Yankees in December.

An in depth view of Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees bat throughout the sixth inning towards the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on March 30, 2025 in New York Metropolis.

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“We had been all sort of taking a look at this bat, and we had been like, ‘Hmm, what is that this factor?'” Bellinger instructed Bryan Hoch. “It is so distinctive. I believe there was some extra success with it and possibly some extra developments [since last year].”

If nothing else, there was extra buzz.

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When third baseman Manny Machado wore a reside microphone throughout Sunday’s broadcast of the San Diego Padres’ recreation towards the Atlanta Braves, he was requested concerning the “torpedo bats” by Karl Ravech.

“They need to ship a number of over right here in the event that they’re gonna be hitting homers like that,” Machado stated.

Machado would possibly effectively get his want.

In response to a number of studies Monday, calls for for the modified bats is widespread.

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