Yankees Great CC Sabathia Shares Thoughts on Viral Torpedo Bats: 'I Think It’s Great'

The New York Yankees set the MLB world abuzz during opening weekend, smashing records and hitting home runs with some unconventional tools of the trade—namely the now-infamous "torpedo bats." These uniquely designed bats, with their barrels positioned closer to the middle rather than the end, sparked a lively debate across social media as fans and critics alike weighed in on their legitimacy. The Yankees made their case loud and clear with a jaw-dropping nine home runs in a 20-9 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, followed by another homer-heavy win at 13-2.

While some purists cried foul, the MLB rule book gave the torpedo bats its stamp of approval. Brewers reliever Trevor Megill, however, wasn’t having it. "I think it’s terrible," Megill said, likening the bats to something out of a slo-pitch softball league. His frustration was palpable as he watched his team struggle against the Yankees' offensive juggernaut.

Enter Yankees legend CC Sabathia, who chimed in with his unfiltered take on the viral sensation. Sabathia, a recent inductee into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, didn’t mince words: "I think it’s great," he told Fox News Digital. Sabathia argued that hitters deserve their moment in the sun after years of pitchers dominating the game with innovations like enhanced spin rates and faster velocities. "For the longest time, we've been trying to figure out how to get offense back in the game," Sabathia noted. "We get one good thing for hitters, and everybody freaked out—because it was the Yankees."

The Yankees weren’t alone in wielding the controversial bats. Players from the Mets, Phillies, and Cubs also took them for a spin, including Francisco Lindor and Alec Bohm. But Sabathia wasn’t convinced the bats were the sole culprits for the Brewers’ woes. Reflecting on the Yankees’ nine-homer game, he commented, "Every one of those pitches thrown was right down the middle. I don’t know if it was the torpedo bat or the Brewers pitching, but those pitches—I probably could’ve gotten a hit that day." Ouch.

As the season unfolds, the debate over torpedo bats will likely rage on. But as long as these bats pass muster under MLB rules, don’t expect Sabathia or the Yankees to shy away from swinging for the fences.

On a lighter note, Sabathia also shared a personal tidbit about his struggles with allergies during his playing days. Partnering with Xyzal, he revealed how the medication has become a game-changer for him and his 14-year-old son Carter. "My allergies have been horrible my whole life," Sabathia confessed, adding that he’s now able to tackle spring symptoms head-on without the need for medical staff.

With the Yankees making headlines for their bats and Sabathia’s endorsement of innovation, one thing is clear: the MLB season is off to a thrilling—and controversial—start.