Baseball: Runner Interference - Can a Runner Be Called Out?

Question
If a runner make noises at a fielder,as he run by him or her while the fielder are trying to field a ground ball. will he or she be called out.

Answer
Hi Raymond,
Interference is the act of an offensive player that impedes hinders or confuses a defensive player attempting to make a play.

So the answer is yes a runner could be called out for doing that. If they haven't yet it's only a matter of time.

Mark

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