Visual evidence: I think at least one bat-related pun is in order, so here it goes: Someone tell the bat boy to get off the field. Eh, could have been worse. (GIF via Grant Brisbee) ...

"He told me today he was going to hit a home run off of me with the donut on the bat," Melvin said ... let's turn to some action-news GIF footage: And the people say: "Golly!" ...

Dubbed the "torpedo bat," this innovative piece of equipment is gaining attention after the New York Yankees dropped a jaw-dropping 20 runs in just their second game of the season. As many as five ...