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8 MLB Hitters Best Suited To Power Up with Torpedo Bat

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There have many reports recently about a new trend that has started making waves in Major League Baseball (MLB): the torpedo bat.
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He's gained nearly 2 mph in average bat speed and 0.8 mph in average exit velocity.
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Days later, the calls and orders, and test drives -- from big leaguers to rec leaguers -- are humming inside Victus Sports.

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