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Originally Posted by Rich Ives
In addition to the other answers: If the runner wasn't to the running lane yet (halfway to 1B) then it isn't interference no matter where he's running.
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This was the first thing that came to my mind as I read the OP.
The other issue is that I don't know that I've ever seen a player make a low throw to try to avoid hitting the BR. Usually the issue is that the catcher or pitcher will try to throw over the BR to get it to first base, which to me is an easier situation to say the presence of the BR outside the lane impacted the throw. Not saying the PU can't make that call just because it was low, but I'm having a hard time picturing the play with a low throw.