What Elder Rasband appreciates about the faithful example of Milwaukee’s Cooper Pratt

The Apostle says the rookie shortstop exemplifies the Book of Mormon invitation to stand as a witness of God ‘at all times and in all things, and in all places’

Published: Oct 29, 2026, 11:05 a.m. MDT

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt forces Tampa Bay Rays' Victor Mesa Jr. out at second after Nick Fortes hits into a double play during the sixth inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Florida, between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays. Ashley Landis, Associated Press

Each member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can stand as a witness of God “at all times and in all things, and in all places” — including on Major League Baseball’s biggest stage, said Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

While in Managua, Nicaragua, to dedicate the Managua Nicaragua Temple on Oct. 18, Elder Rasband praised Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt for staying true to his testimony and Latter-day Saint beliefs amid Milwaukee’s postseason run to the World Series.

Reflecting on Alma’s Book of Mormon teachings at the Waters of Mormon, Elder Rasband referenced the invitation in Mosiah 18:9 to “stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places.”

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