[David B]

I don't know of any other references either; however, a couple of weeks ago this almost exact play happened in a Braves game and the "big dog" ML umpire also called the out.

Of course the ESPN crew agreed with the call, but upon further review, (replay)

it was very obvious that he was still in the box with his back foot and the ball hit him in that thigh.

I agree with you that I would NOT have called the out.

If there is evidence, I must have missed it also.

Thanks
David