Fed Rule Changes 2004

[CecilOne]

Also:
8-1-2 Effect 3
Clarified the effect by restating the last sentence as, “When a fair ball touches a runner who is in contact with a base, the ball is dead or live depending on whether the closest fielder is in front of the base (live) or behind the base (dead).”

I hope we don't argue all season about "even". Even usually would be behind the runner if not the base, so I would say that is dead (intent to protect the fielder's right to the ball).