Baserunner’s optimal path. (English) Zbl 1187.00008
As a nice example of recreational mathematics (quite of considerable educational value, too), the authors show how to determine the shortest path for a home-run in baseball, under the restriction of the game’s actual rules. Highly recommendable due to the various mathematical aspects involved.
Reviewer: Olaf Teschke (Berlin)
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