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INBase runner interference on an infielder trying to catch a pop fly is one of those rules casual fans don’t always know, but it’s clearly built into baseball’s rulebook to protect fielders making a play. If a runner hinders or collides with a defender who is positioned to catch an infield pop-up, the umpire can call interference, declare the runner out, and the batter may also be ruled out depending on the play. The point is simple: fielders have the right to make a legitimate attempt at a batted ball without being blocked.
What makes the rule interesting is how fast it has to be judged. Pop flies create chaos—runners are retreating, fielders are calling for it, and everyone is moving at once. When interference is called, fans sometimes get confused, but it exists because without it runners could disrupt catch attempts and create unfair advantages on routine plays.
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