The torpedo bats are safely within MLB rules, which dictate only that bats must be “solid wood, round, shorter than 42 inches, and no wider than 2.61 inches,” according to Baseball Prospectus.

Now back to the torpedo bat. It's designed so that the wider part of the bat IS the sweet spot. Since it’s wider, it's easier to hit the ball. Since that part is the sweet spot, it gives the ball a higher speed. Higher speed means the ball will travel farther. Adios pelota!

In a game often rooted in tradition, a new baseball bat is making waves, shaking up the sport with its unique design and unprecedented results.