In the Following Game of Batter-Versus-Pitcher in Baseball, the Batter's

question 101

Multiple Choice

In the following game of batter-versus-pitcher in baseball, the batter's batting averages are shown in the game matrix. What is the pitcher's optimal strategy?

• A) Pitch more fastballs than curves.
• B) Pitch more curves than fastballs.
• C) Pitch fastballs and curves equally.

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