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Originally Posted by DSUAUmpire
My call: Interference on the coach, deadball, batter is out and runners return. The coach "not knowing" where the ball is does not allow him to interfere with a fielder attempting to catch a ball. The coach's box is not a sanctuary.
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A general rule to remember: when a runner, BR, or batter is called for interference, that player is out. When another team member or coach is called for interference, the runner closest to home is out. Otherwise, I agree with your call. The coach was interfering with the fielder. Intent is not required for that. OTOH, intent is required for interference with a batted or thrown ball.