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Torpedo Bats, Astros and Controversial Innovation

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Bats designed by Leanhardt place a greater concentration of wood on the barrel part of a bat, maintaining the same weight of a given bat while increasing the width of thickness on the barrel.
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These bats, featuring a barrel positioned closer to the batter’s hands, are designed to maximize contact and power, and they’re rapidly gaining popularity - and controversy - across the league.
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The Yankees hit 15 home runs over their first three games, including nine in one game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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