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Even some agents have noticed an uptick in calls from their clients, inquiring about how to get their hands on the new bats.
From The New York Times
It seems like just a matter of time before torpedo bats are everywhere in MLB, which gives us precious time to think about which hitters should be making the switch.
From Bleacher Report
Days later, the calls and orders, and test drives -- from big leaguers to rec leaguers -- are humming inside Victus Sports.
From Associated Press

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