Spencer Jones, the outfield prospect for the New York Yankees and a first-round choice in the 2022 draft, will utilize the torpedo bat in the Double-A league this season. He disclosed this decision on Tuesday and expressed his satisfaction with the bat’s performance during training. Jones stated:

“They showed me that my bat barrel was like 20th percentile in barrel size. Why am I using a bat with a tiny barrel when I can maximize that? It’s obvious for me to start using a bigger barrel.”

Jones, 23, who had a decent batting record in the previous season but also faced massive strikeout rates, sees the torpedo bat as a potential game-changer. His performance has stirred both excitement and skepticism among analysts, with Judge opting to avoid the new bat due to his established success.