On Batter Interference Who Is out?

Per rule 6.03 (a) (3) reads, “A batter is out for illegal action when he interferes with the catcher's fielding or throwing by stepping out of the batter's box or making any other movement that hinders the catcher at home plate.” The Pro rule parallels the NCAA rule.

Can a batter be called out for interference?

EXCEPTION: Batter is not out if any runner attempting to advance is put out, or if runner trying to score is called out for batter's interference. Rule 6.06(c) Comment: If the batter interferes with the catcher, the plate umpire shall call “interference.” The batter is out and the ball dead.

What is the penalty for batter interference?

Penalty: The penalty for batter's interference with a play on the bases is dead ball (call time immediately). Call the batter out. Runner(s) must return to the base last touched before the interference.