Answer
$40,320$.
Work Step by Step
The number of ways of arranging $n$ distinct objects is $n!$.
If the pitcher is the last batter, then there are $8$ batters left fir the rest of the spots hence the number of batting orders is: $ 8! = 40,320$.
Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)
by Sullivan III, Michael
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13:
978-0-32193-104-7
Chapter 12 - Counting and Probability - Section 12.2 Permutations and Combinations - 12.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 876: 58
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