Take the Play or Penalty?


 
With no outs, there are runners at second base (R2) and first base (R1). The runners are stealing on the first pitch to the batter (B1). B1 swings and misses the pitch, but interferes with the catcher as the catcher throws to third base in an attempt to retire R2. Despite the interference, R2 is thrown out by the catcher.
 
The defensive coach calls "time" and tells the plate umpire that he would like the interference penalty enforced (B1 is declared out for his interference while R2 and R1 are returned to their original bases) rather than the result of the play (R2 out, R1 at second base, and B1 remains at the plate). What does the umpire do now?
 
Call
There are not many situations when a coach has the option of taking the results of the play or the results of the penalty. The most common situation is when a batter is obstructed by the catcher. Other less common situations are when an illegal player or an illegal glove are involved in a play. Batter interference is not a situation when the coach may elect to take the results of the play or the results of the penalty. In the situation below, since R2 was retired by the catcher's throw (despite the batter's interference), the batter's interference is ignored. R2 is out, R1 remains at 2nd base, and B1 remains at bat.