In the following game of batter-versus-pitcher in baseball, the batter's batting averages are shown in the game matrix. What is the batter's optimal strategy?
A) Expect more fastballs than curves.
B) Expect more curves than fastballs.
C) Expect equal numbers of curves and fastballs.

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 batter's optimal strategy?
A) Expect more fastballs than curves. 
B) Expect more curves than fastballs. 
C) Expect equal numbers of curves and fastballs.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The optimal strategy for the batter is to expect more curves than fastballs. This is because the pitcher has a higher success rate with fastballs, meaning that the batter is more likely to get out if they expect a fastball and swing at it. By expecting more curves, the batter increases their chances of getting a hit or getting on base.

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