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Ainsworth estimated that half of Marucci-affiliated hitters have now tried a torpedo model and said he expects that to increase to 80% by month’s end.
U.S. News & World Report |
Costantini had a similar process and thought the hype surrounding the torpedo since it exploded into the baseball consciousness over the weekend was a “hoax.”
Bleacher Report |
A bat model that is thickest where the hitter is most likely to make contact? It's such a simple concept, and the early returns suggest it really is effective.

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