Yes, the New York Yankees introduced a new style of baseball bat this weekend. Now, after the "Torpedo Bat" produced 9 Home Runs yesterday for the Yanks, the baseball world is going . . . Batty!
Come'on Man! Changing the design of baseball bats brings the end to an era of America's Pastime. How do you compare hitters if a "Bat on Steroids" is crushing balls out of the park at a higher rate than standard bats? Will use of the new bat affect players eligibility for the Baseball Hall of Fame? Is there any advantage for batters using the new bat? Is Elon Musk behind this, in an effort to maybe justify downsizing bullpens and replacing highly paid starting pitchers? What is going ON!
If they're going to allow changes in bat design to help hitters hit, wouldn't it justify allowing pitchers to change size and/or stitching of a baseball in order to help improve their throwing velocity or accuracy?
I am all for modernizing our sports if leagues find the change will improve the game. But let's carry out the change in a more calculated and equitable way so that all competitors have a chance to prepare and make adjustments to change. After all, Baseball is an American Pastime. And unlike impulsive decisions being made by the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency, responsible and level-headed baseball leadership are not new to running an organization.
So, relax baseball fans, and expect cooler heads to prevail in this curveball thrown at us over the weekend.
If anyone knows where I can get a torpedo bat, please leave a comment below . . .
Damn the Torpedoes- Full Speed Ahead
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