ˈstealer

/ ˈstiːlə /

noun

1. 1. a person who steals something
   2. ( in combination )

      scene-stealer

Example Sentences

The Bruins’ all-time leading base stealer to this day with 109, Roberts was thrown out attempting to swipe third, with Boone applying the tag.

From Los Angeles Times

“In years past, watching him, I don’t think he was a great base stealer. I don’t think he got great jumps,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe observers shouldn’t let the specter of the playoffs diminish their appreciation of regular-season developments, such as Stone’s emergence as a legitimate major league starter or catcher Smith’s improvement throwing out potential base stealers.

From Los Angeles Times

He threw out 22 of 57 would-be base stealers.

From Los Angeles Times

The Mariners haven’t been great at throwing at base stealers this season, hurt by a pitching staff that isn’t great at controlling the running game with pickoff throws and quicker moves to home on pitches.

From Seattle Times