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In the fourth at-bat of his first MLB start, the 29-year-old lefty-hitting catcher lashed his first big-league hit – a double to right at Yankee Stadium.
Bleacher Report |
It seems like just a matter of time before torpedo bats are everywhere in MLB, which gives us precious time to think about which hitters should be making the switch.
SFGate |
Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz rests a torpedo-shaped bat on his shoulder between pitches during an at-bat in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers.

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Yankees' 29-year-old rookie JC Escarra collects his first MLB hit
The Yankees' feel-good story of spring training, J.C. Escarra notched his first career MLB hit on Thursday against the Diamondbacks.
Yankees' Torpedo Bats Are the Hitting Revolution MLB Has Been Waiting For
At that point, the Yankees were already four home runs into a historic nine-homer barrage that resulted in a 20-9 blowout. They concluded the three-game sweep with 15 homers to tie the MLB record for the most long balls through a team's first three games.
Which MLB players are using the new 'torpedo' bats? Yankees lead the way, but other stars have embraced unique bat shape
MIT physicist Aaron Leanhardt has been credited with creating the torpedo bats. Leanhardt previously served as a hitting analyst with the Yankees before he joined the Miami Marlins as a field coordinator in the offseason.
8 MLB Hitters Best Suited To Power Up with the Torpedo Bat
On the off-chance anyone is still in the dark, the torpedo bat is potentially the most exciting innovation to hit MLB in a long time. A bat model that is thickest where the hitter is most likely to make contact?
Relive some big home runs by players with torpedo bats
Check out some of the home runs hit this season by players using torpedo bats.
The Science Behind the MLB ‘Torpedo’ Bats That Everyone’s Talking About—How Do They Work? And Are They Really Better?
Developed by a physicist, these bats have their widest part, called the barrel, closer to the player's hands to offer a better chance of hitting the ball on their "sweet spot"
PHOTO COLLECTION: Torpedo Bats
A bat with a wider barrel sometimes referred to as a torpedo bat sits next to a normal bat during the first inning of MLB baseball game against the Washington Nationals, in Toront
Every team and player in MLB using the new 'torpedo' bat
MLB's torpedo bat has taken the league by storm this season. Which teams and players have used it? Here's a tracker.
Above the Mantel: Damn the (Collectible) Torpedo Bats
Torpedo Bats on cards and Jackson Merrill has 8 different autograph variations in the latest edition of Above the Mantel

Brett Gardner, Cause of Death and Yankees Player

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The official cause of death for former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner's son Miller has been released.
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OIJ director Randall Zúñiga confirmed that the toxicology results and the carboxyhemoglobin test showed a saturation level of 64%.

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Former New York Yankees Player Brett Gardner's Son Miller's Official Cause of Death Revealed
Brett Gardner's son Miller's cause of death has been confirmed by local authorities nearly two weeks after his death. Miller was in Costa Rica with family when he died on the morning of Friday, March 21.
Brett Gardner's Son's Cause of Death Revealed
Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Agency confirmed Miller Gardner's cause of death on Wednesday night.
Cause of death released for MLB player’s son
Carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of the teenage son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, authorities in Costa Rica confirmed Wednesday night. Randall Zúñiga, director of the Judicial Investigation Agency,
Carbon monoxide poisoning was cause of Miller Gardner’s death, toxicology report confirms
The death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, was due to carbon monoxide inhalation, the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) of Costa Rica said Wednesday.
Miller Gardner, son of ex-Yankees player, died from carbon monoxide poisoning, Costa Rica officials say
A blood test for carbon monoxide showed a saturation level of 64% in Gardner’s body, Costa Rican officials said. Concentrations above 50% are considered lethal.
Brett Gardner's son Miller died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities say
Costa Rican authorities believe Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son Miller died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. Randall Zúñiga, director of the Judicial Investigation Agency in Costa Rica, said a toxicology report on Miller found a lethal amount of carboxyhemoglobin saturation,
Yankees Ace Max Fried Earns Generous Spot in Latest MLB Player Rankings
The New York Yankees suffered a series of tough blows to their starting rotation during spring training. Reigning American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil will miss months with a shoulder issue, and the start of Clarke Schmidt's regular season is delayed due to rotator cuff tendinitis.
Yankees' Aaron Judge joins Babe Ruth in MLB history with scorching start to 2025
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge joined franchise legend Babe Ruth on Thursday night in an exclusive club according to OptaSTATS.
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Yankees 9, Diamondbacks 7: Good news and bad news from the Rice bowl
After dropping back-to-back games and watching Zac Gallen carve them up like a Thanksgiving turkey, the Bombers bounced back on Thursday night with a 9–7 win over the Diamondbacks in a game that had just about everything—long balls, late drama, and a few “hold-your-breath” bullpen moments.
Yankees break MLB record in loss while famed astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson explains to CNN how ‘torpedo’ bats work
Despite losing their first game of the MLB season, the New York Yankees continued their historic start to the year as they broke multiple records through their prolific home run hitting.
Jazz Chisholm’s chain went flying on swing during Yankees-Diamondbacks game
While the Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm was at the plate in the sixth inning against Diamondbacks righty Ryne Nelson, one of the infielder’s chains around his neck came flying off. Whether or not that was the difference in the at-bat or not, Chisholm struck out swinging on the seventh pitch during his turn at the plate.
Yankees' Aaron Judge Continues to Drop Jaws With Historic Start
Even when it seems New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge can't find a way to raise his lofty bar, he does.  This season, the two-time American League MVP
Arizona Diamondbacks at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions
Analyzing Thursday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.
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