Guys,
I didn't see the play, but, as described, it sounds like the MLBUM thinks it shoudl have been "backswing/weak interference":
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This interpretation applies even if the catcher is in the act of making a throw to retire a runner. That is, if the batter is in the batter's box and his normal backswing or follow-through unintentionally strikes the catcher or the ball while the catcher is in the act of throwing, "Time" is called and runners return (unless the catcher's initial throw retires the runner).
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JM
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