The New York Yankees have been the center of attention during the first week of the MLB season, but for a somewhat unusual reason: they're new baseball bats. Known as "torpedo" bats, they feature a unique shape,

Several New York Yankees' players used a "torpedo bat" that helped set an MLB record for home runs. What is a torpedo bat? Is it legal? What to know.

As the Yankees mashed a franchise-record nine home runs in the win, a notable change to the Bronx Bombers’ bat was pointed out by YES Network’s play-by-play broadcaster, Michael Kay.

Some Yankees are using a new bat design that went viral on social media during the club's historic 20-9 win over the Brewers.

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Former Yankees infielder Kevin Smith explained this new bat shape is called the "torpedo" and was designed by someone in the team's front office. It's pretty straightforward. The "torpedo" is intended to decrease misses and increase barreled balls.

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