Griffin Canning recently expressed amazement at the widespread interest in the new 'torpedo' bats after his grandmother texted him about them. These bats, designed by a former physics professor, have sparked controversy following the Yankees' impressive home run performance. Players like Juan Soto and Jeff McNeil have seen the benefits of weight distribution in bats but are skeptical of the torpedo design, which they find unconventional. Despite some Mets players experimenting with them, many remain indifferent. Canning notes that while pitching strategies may not change, hitters utilizing innovative bats could offer pitchers insights into their swings.