It is interference by a batter or runner when - (a) the batter hinders the catcher in an attempt to field the ball; (b) the batter intentionally deflects the course of a foul ball in any manner; (c) …

2-21-1   Offensive interference is an act (physical or verbal) by the team at bat: which interferes with, obstructs, impedes, hinders or confuses any fielder attempting to make a play; or when a runner creates malicious contact …

5-1-1   Ball becomes dead immediately when: a pitch touches a batter or his clothing (8-1-1d), a runner (8-3-1a); The ball becomes dead even though the batter strikes at it (8-1-1d). the ball is illegally batted (7-3-2 and 7-4-1a) …