[greymule]

I wouldn't say that qualifies as interference. However, I admit that my instinct, as opposed to that of most other umps, is that verbal (actually oral) interference has to be obvious and extreme. On the other hand, I suspect some umps would consider your situation USC, especially with youth.

When I played baseball, there was no such thing as interference involving sound. Every foul fly down the line evoked "Watch out for the baby carriage." Every pop near the dugout evoked several calls of "I got it." Not saying that's right, just that that's the way it was.