The buzz surrounding the ‘torpedo’ bats is reaching another level in the MLB, and now it’s not just the New York Yankees who are making headlines with their newfound power surge. But as the debate heats up around its potential to alter the game, one question lingers: Will the league’s stars jump on the bandwagon? The Los Angeles Dodgers are keeping a close eye on the trend, and all eyes are on MLB’s most coveted player – Shohei Ohtani.

Would the MVP would give the ‘torpedo’ a swing?

When asked about the bat’s growing influence, Ohtani didn’t mince words. “I don’t think I’d suddenly start using it. I wouldn’t completely rule out the possibility, but I’m very satisfied with my current bat.” This was the kind of response only a player of Ohtani’s stature would deliver: thoughtful, calm, and measured.

The two-way marvel has built his career on mastery on both the mound and plate, so when he says he is comfortable with current equipment, it carries weight. Shohei Ohtani’s decision to stay loyal to his current bat, despite the allure of the torpedo power, speaks volumes of his mindset – why mess with what is working? And this sentiment isn’t unique to Ohtani.

Across the Dodgers’ locker room, players like Freddie Freeman are echoing similar thoughts.“I’ve swung the same bat for 16 years,” Freeman said, emphasizing his trust in his equipment. It’s not that he’s dismissive of the torpedo bat’s potential, but Freeman’s focus is on what he knows best. “If it’s legal, you can do whatever you want. I do not look down on anybody,” he added. Elsewhere, Max Muncy tried  his newly-ordered torpedo bat for 3 at-bats before promptly torpedoing it; ultimately he hit a game-tying double with his original bat, in a come-from-behind victory over the Atlanta Braves.

As the debate continues to swirl around the ‘torpedo’ bats, it’s clear that for many baseball elites loyalty matters. The lure of a bigger barrel and more power is no match for the feel, and trust they have built with their tried and true equipment. However, as the season unfolds and the ‘torpedo’ bats make waves, there’s no telling how long these players will resist the temptation!

The other side of New York weighs in on the debate

Since the New York Yankees introduced the controversial “torpedo bat,” it’s taken the MLB by storm. The Yankees have already made their mark – with their young offense being significantly bolstered – but now the conversation is shifting across to the New York Mets.

As their rivals in the Bronx set the standard, the Mets are starting to give their take on the bat that’s making waves in baseball. Juan Soto, an ex-Yankees, turned down the chance to try the torpedo bats last season. “I had teammates last year with the Yankees that asked me if I wanted to try it, but it never caught my attention.” But he isn’t opaque to the idea either.

Despite showing no interest earlier in the bats, Soto did express his openness to using the bat, “But, yeah, I would try it.” The debate isn’t limited to Soto. Mets star Pete Alonso, known for his power at the plate, remains skeptical about the bat. “The Yankees had an offensive explosion, and they are a very talented offense,” Alonso said. “That can happen even if some of the guys weren’t using the torpedo bat.”

Alonso believes that the bat does have the ability to transform performance but its the raw talent that plays just as big of a role. “I’ll probably order some and try them out, but I think it’s the Indian and not the arrow.”

In the end, as the Mets weigh in, it’s clear the torpedo bats may not be the magic answer some are making it out to be. The real solution may not lie in the equipment alone but in the balance between talent and technology. Now whether players try their hands on the ongoing trend, one thing is clear: the debate around the torpedoes is far from over!