[Moses]

Originally posted by lendaddy
I think it's a judgment call, like an error. If it's ruled indifference then no.

I think

Lendaddy's right.

(From Wikipedia)

In addition, if the situation of the game is such that the steal is of little use (usually in the late innings when the runner would not change the game's outcome by scoring), and the catcher does not attempt to throw out the runner, the runner is not credited with a steal, and the base is attributed to defensive indifference.