MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred breaks silence on torpedo bats

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred lent his support to the so-called torpedo bats, which have captured the attention of baseball fans and pundits since the start of the 2025 season.

The bats were first highlighted during the New York Yankees’ opening day game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Eyebrows were raised further when New York mashed nine home runs against the Brewers in the second game of the season.

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More players have since begun using the bats, even as pitchers have complained. But Manfred backed the use of it in a recent interview.

"I believe that issues like the torpedo bat and the debate arou...