Pressure and the ability to randomize decision-making: The case of the pickoff play in Major League Baseball

In mixed strategy games, the ability to randomize decisions is a critical strategic necessity, yet studies show that such rational behavior is sometimes elusive. This paper examines mixed strategy play in a natural setting, by looking at a pitcher’s decision to throw the ball to home plate or to thr...

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Main Authors: Downey, J. (Author), McGarrity, J. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer New York LLC 2019
Subjects:
D91
Z2
Online Access:View Fulltext in Publisher