Not seeing the actual toss of the bat by batter can never be sure, but I have often called interference on a player and then told a coach who is pleading his teams case that interference does't have to be intentional.
If this was any youthball or a game under Fed rules, I think I would call it as you did, if for no other reason to make sure the players are playing safe and a careless toss of the bat can obviouisly cause injury.
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