Final answer:
William pitches the ball faster than Mike and David can throw the ball faster than Mike. The correct option is d.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement 'William pitches the ball faster than Mike' means that William has a higher pitch velocity than Mike. Based on this information, option d) 'David can throw the ball faster than Mike' is the correct choice.
In the case of pitching speed, we know from the given information that in a fast pitch, a softball can leave the hand at a speed of 139 km/h, which we can compare to the abilities of the hypothetical pitchers named William, Mike, and David. Additionally, we consider the motion of a thrown baseball and the momentum of both the ball and the players in understanding the impact of catching the ball at high velocity.
The correct option is d.