Meet at the Apple

BIGGEST Home Opener EVER?! And THE TRUTH About Torpedo Bats! w/ Victus Sports Founder Jared Smith


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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?

 

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🕒 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!

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