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Before I post the situation (which I am only trying to clarify in my mind). Would this apply to a steal attempt 2nd to 3rd if the batter makes absolutely no attempt to get out of the way of the throw?

The most common incidence of interference is when a member of the offensive team physically hinders the defensive team, decreasing their chances to make an out or increasing the chance that a baserunner will advance

To the best of my knowledge, clenz is the resident expert. But I'll take a stab at it.

A similar play happened in the Cin-Bos World Series, when Reds sub Ed Armbrister should have been called for interference on a sacrifice bunt attempt with none out in the 10th inning when he hindered Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk's attempt to field the ball and throw out runner Cesar Geronimo. Home plate umpire Larry Barnett failed to make the appropriate call. Cincinnati won the game 4-3, leading to a ton of controversy.

I think this is similar enough to judge the batter in your situation to be guilty of interference. It's also close to the rule that requires the batter to actually make an attempt to avoid being hit by a pitch.

I await clenz's more-or-less "official" decision.

Thanks, I'll wait also but I appreciate your input. It's kind of in line with my thinking but I don't want to argue it elsewhere right now. I want confirmation that I'm not an idiot.