BIGGEST Home Opener EVER?! And THE TRUTH About Torpedo Bats! w/ Victus Sports Founder Jared Smith
BIGGEST Home Opener EVER?! And THE TRUTH About Torpedo Bats! w/ Victus Sports Founder Jared Smith  
Podcast: Meet at the Apple
Published On: Fri Apr 04 2025
Description: Opening Day is here, and the vibes are immaculate! Vito Calise and Jon Baron are LIVE from Citi Field to break down everything Mets fans need to know. From Pete Alonso’s red-hot start and game-winning grand slam to Hayden Senger’s first MLB hit and Luis Torrens becoming a defensive machine — we’ve got your top 5 Mets stories from the Marlins series.   ⚾ We also dive into the dominant bullpen, Kodai Senga’s nasty ghost fork, and David Peterson’s strikeout clinic. Plus: Citi Field’s newest addition — the 5 Borough Mascot Race! We’re talking surprises, giveaways, magnetic schedules, and maybe even an upgraded Edwin Díaz entrance 👀   And stick around to the end for an exclusive interview with Victus Sports founder Jared Smith as he breaks down the viral torpedo bats that are changing MLB. What are they? Are they legal? And how can they help YOU hit bombs?   🔥 Don’t miss a second — hit like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for all things Mets!   🕒 CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Welcome to Opening Day at Citi Field 02:08 - Top 5 Mets Storylines vs. Marlins 02:28 - #5: Hayden Senger’s first MLB hit 03:55 - #4: Bullpen dominance + Max Kranick steps up 07:05 - #3: Luis Torrens breakout + elite caught stealing rate 09:04 - #2: David Peterson’s strong start, 9 Ks 12:53 - #1: Pete Alonso’s plate discipline transformation 17:20 - Citi Field Opening Weekend Preview + Surprises 19:13 - Mascot Race Preview + Favorite Borough Picks 23:37 - Should we relegate mascots? Let’s debate 26:07 - Braves’ early struggles + Mets gaining ground 31:01 - Rotation depth + pitching prospects on the rise 33:04 - Citi Field Block Party + Game Day Tips 34:40 - Final thoughts before Opening Day + See ya at Citi! 35:17 - INTERVIEW: Jared Smith (Victus Sports Founder) 35:45 - What is a torpedo bat & why it’s trending 38:05 - Legal rules behind the torpedo bat 39:07 - Custom bats + tech at Baseball Performance Lab 41:13 - How MLB hitters are optimizing their bats 42:14 - Torpedo bat vs. normal bats — data insights 43:42 - Consumer demand + amateur players using them 45:15 - Baseball’s innovation era is just beginning 46:00 - What’s next for bat tech at Victus? 46:56 - Outro — Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices