The New York Yankees are trying to "be better in every possible way" this season, and that includes the type of bats they're using.

But because of the shape, the bat feels easier to swing, and the ball is more likely to make contact with the bat’s thickest section, leading to a more solid hit. A traditional baseball bat has ...

The logic behind the torpedo bats seems deceptively simple: Their bulbous shape comes from analyzing how hitters tend to make contact with the ball. "If they're making contact at the same place in the ...