Never one to shy away from a controversial topic, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred lauded “torpedo” bats as the future of America ...

The New York Yankees' use of the torpedo bat has caused some controversy but they're not the first team to utilise the new shape.

Baseball's specialized bats which took over the league at the start of the season are perfectly legal per the rulebook ... "I believe that issues like the torpedo bat and the debate around it ...

“I believe that issues like the torpedo bat and the debate around ... In other words, the bats are legal, and the chatter about them has brought attention to the sport. That is probably correct.

There's no way Manfred would ban a legal bat with that in mind. He said via The New York Times: They’re absolutely good for baseball. I believe that issues like the torpedo bat and the debate ...

"I believe that issues like the torpedo bat and the debate around it demonstrate ... How they work, are they legal? » Fantasy ...

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"I believe that issues like the 'torpedo' bat and the debate around ... For its part, MLB has confirmed the bats are legal, with players across the league now starting to use them during games." ...

Manfred spoke to The New York Times over the weekend, and he explained that he saw the torpedo bat as a positive for baseball ...