Torpedo Bats Invade the MLB Scene: A Batting Revolution
Unconventional Bat Creatures Propel Major League Baseball Wagering into Uncharted Realms
The sports world is abuzz with the arrival of torpedo bats in Major League Baseball (MLB). Bookmakers are jumping on the bandwagon, introducing unique home run betting markets for players swinging the innovative gear.
DraftKings leads the pack, offering odds for sluggers like Elly De La Cruz, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Francisco Lindor to hit homers with the torpedo bats. Director of Sports Operations Johnny Avello remarks, "Torpedo bats are creating a sensation in baseball, igniting incredible enthusiasm among fans during the MLB season."
Similar moves have followed from other sportsbooks. Underdog has introduced torpedo bat home run specials, while Fanatics Sportsbook has launched a themed parlay called "The Torpedo Touch" promoted on social media. As the trend persists, it seems these props are here to stay.
Avello adds, "We'll continue to feature a dedicated tab for torpedo bat home run props, simplifying access for fans eager to join the action."
Yankees' Anthony Volpe Strikes Gold
On a Tuesdaygame, Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe delivered a lucrative return for bettors. He blasted his third home run of the season with a torpedo bat against Arizona's Corbin Burnes. Volpe spoke to MLB.com, stating, "The concept just makes sense. With a bigger hitting zone, why wouldn't I be onboard?"
While Volpe was the only player to hit a home run with a torpedo bat on that day, the excitement didn't falter. A day earlier, Elly De La Cruz lit up the scoreboard with two home runs and seven RBIs in a 14-3 win over the Rangers. The frenzy started when the Yankees belted nine home runs against Milwaukee in their second game of the season, contributing to an MLB-record 18 home runs over their first four games.
A Shift in Betting Behavior
Betting patterns are evolving. Avello noted an increase in Yankees overs bets following the Milwaukee series. "This is simply bettors following a trend, and they'll persist as long as it remains relevant," Avello told The Athletic. "We refrain from knee-jerk reactions based on a smaller sample size, such as three games."
With fan interest unabated, torpedo bat props are likely to stick around for the foreseeable future.
- Sportsbooks have introduced unique home run betting markets for players using torpedo bats, with DraftKings offering odds for players like Elly De La Cruz and Francisco Lindor.
- Underdog has introduced torpedo bat home run specials, while Fanatics Sportsbook has launched a themed parlay called "The Torpedo Touch", showcasing the widespread adoption of these props.
- Yankees' Anthony Volpe delivered a lucrative return for bettors, blasting a home run with a torpedo bat against Arizona's Corbin Burnes, adding to the growing hype around these innovative bats.
- Betting patterns are evolving, with an increase in Yankees overs bets following their impressive performance with torpedo bats, indicating a shift in betting behavior fueled by the trending technology in MLB.
