Message #2138406

[Natsinpwc]

It is called - but it's very very rare that the call has to be made - if the runners position out of the running lane doesn't affect the throw or catch of the throw, interference is ignored.  You don't call RLI simply because the runner is running out of the lane

Because of the geometry, the throw has to be coming from the vicinity of home plate.

Additionally, interference is a judgement call 99% of the time (the exception being if a runner is hit by a batted ball in fair territory, including while standing on a base).  Just like a ball, strike, or half swing (the only true judgement call that can be appealed)- it's a judgement call and is up to the umpire as to whether or not the batter runner or runner impeded the defense's ability to make a play - intentional or not.
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Appreciate you input as an umpire. I think the main point for most of us is that we have seen cases where it’s not called even when more egregious. Carry on.