An MIT professor, the New York Yankees and the bat that could be changing baseball

Aaron Leanhardt, a former physics professor turned hitting coordinator for the New York Yankees, developed the concept of the bowling pin bat to increase contact and counter high strikeout rates in baseball. By redistributing weight towards the barrel, the innovative bat design optimizes bat speed and impact, leading to a record-breaking performance by the Yankees with 15 home runs in three games. Giancarlo Stanton, a key proponent of the bowling pin bat, showcased its effectiveness with seven postseason home runs, solidifying its impact on the game.

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