The creation of the bowling pin bat (also known as the torpedo bat) optimizes the most important tool in baseball by redistributing weight from the end of the bat toward the area 6 to 7 inches ...

Leilani Lanes' giant bowling pin needs a new home. Did we mention it's 23 feet tall and 2,000 pounds? By AUBREY COHEN, P-I REPORTER Nov 23, 2007.

However, the 35-year-old has not put any blame on specific designs causing this ailment, meaning he will likely return to the “bowling pin” bat when he is back in action.

As Leanhardt said, though, if a ball off the end of a bowling pin shape leaves the bat with an exit velocity of 70 mph compared to 71 mph for the traditional one, both are likely to result in outs.