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.

Question

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.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The optimal strategy for the pitcher is to pitch more curves than fastballs. This is because the batter's batting average is higher against the fastball (0.400) compared to the curve (0.250). By pitching more curves, the pitcher can lower the batter's overall batting average and increase their chances of getting an out.

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