The torpedo bat gained popularity after the Yankees hit 15 home runs during their first three games, but not all players are ...

A torpedo bat model is pictured between two other models so patrons can observe the difference while touring the automated lathe section of the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. Expand to ...

A giant baseball bat leans against the main building of the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, making it easy to spot. You'll find it in the museum-heavy West Main district of downtown Louisville.

A bat with a curved handle for Johnny Bench ... "Centerfield" played throughout the museum as baseball fans carried their miniature models of a Louisville Slugger bat. One boy took practice ...

Torpedo bats in MLB are here to stay — and could spark further exploration for a technological edge in baseball and beyond.

A bat with a curved handle for Johnny Bench ... "Centerfield" played throughout the museum as baseball fans carried their miniature models of a Louisville Slugger bat. One boy took practice ...