All things Baseball

[Randy Daytona]

First time in major league history: the first 3 pitches of the game the team saw, they hit for homeruns - back to back to back. NY finished with 9, including 3 by Aaron Judge in a 20-9 rout of Milwaukee.

Yankees belt NINE home runs -- and Aaron Judge's chase for 63 is on

Judge's three homer game helped New York make long ball history and reminded us just how good the slugger is.

www.espn.com

 

[JTS11]

After the 2nd pitch, I think you have to fake a hammy pull or something, right?

 

[Meyerkord]

Brewers are my team. This game made me very sad.

 

[jmcquate]

It's those bowling pin bats.

 

[DanMa1156]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/opinions/why-baseball-is-the-right-game-for-democracy-opinion/2025/03/27/3ad01009-a07c-4b39-8b29-0f97d560f0d8_video.html

 

[Randy Daytona]

It's those bowling pin bats.

The Yankees hit 4 more homeruns today.

Did Yankees' physicist-designed 'torpedo' bats play role in 9-HR power surge vs. Brewers?

The Yankees hit nine homers off the Brewers, some with a bat that could be best described as shaped like a bowling pin.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Meyerkord]

Really makes ya wonder… how long have we used the (essentially) same shaped bat? How long have the rules allowed different shapes to be made? Have different shapes been tried before? Why now?

 

[JTS11]

WRT bats here's a pic of a bottle bat used by HOF'er Jimmie Foxx, with a description.

A "bottle bat" is a term used to describe a baseball bat, particularly one that is heavy and thick, designed to resemble a bottle.

• Historical Context:
  The term "bottle bat" likely originated in the early 20th century, a time when baseball bats were often made of heavier wood and had a thicker barrel.
• Jimmie Foxx and Bottle Bats:
  Jimmie Foxx, a famous baseball player, was known for using a heavy, thick bat, which led to the term "bottle bat" being associated with his style of play.
• Characteristics:
  Bottle bats are characterized by their:
  • Weight: They are significantly heavier than modern baseball bats.
  • Thickness: They have a thicker barrel, which gives them a heavier feel.
  • Durability: They are designed to withstand the impact of hitting a baseball

 

[Griz882]

Really makes ya wonder… how long have we used the (essentially) same shaped bat? How long have the rules allowed different shapes to be made? Have different shapes been tried before? Why now?

The MLB regulations are quite simple…

“MLB rules state that bats must be made of one piece of solid wood, with a maximum diameter of 2.61 inches at the thickest part and a maximum length of 42 inches.”

The new “torpedo” bats used mostly by the Yankees simply pull the thick part of the bat closer to the hands. I believe some MIT guy figured it out and the results are remarkable.