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Abstract: This following paper analyzes pitch-level data to determine whether
Major League Baseball pitchers use optimal mixed strategies. It builds upon an empirical
strategy presented in the existing literature, while making novel adjustments to account
for certain nuances of the pitcher-batter interaction. The results of this paper are in
accordance with those of prior studies; namely, MLB ... read morepitchers do not engage in optimal play
by throwing a disproportionately high number of fastballs. It concludes with the
proposition that, to date, the pitcher-batter interaction has not been accurately modeled,
and going forward studies should incorporate a pitch-sequencing valuation scheme in order
to produce more credible results
Thesis (M.S.)--Tufts University, 2011.
Submitted to the Dept. of Economics.
Advisor: David Garman.
Committee: John Straub, and Edward Kutsoati.
Keywords: Economics, and Statistics.read less
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