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 New York Yankees’ controversial adoption of “torpedo bats” have become the latest flashpoint in Major League Baseball’s (MLB) neverending tug-of-war between tradition and modernity.

The bats, shaped like a torpedo or bowling pin – as Brewers pitcher Nestor Cortes put it – were invented by former Yankees analyst Aaron Leanhardt.

As for the torpedo bats, the Yankees weren’t sure if they will spread like wildfire across the league following the team’s nine-homer performance on Saturday.

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

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!

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.