Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt's path to Major League Baseball included serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Deseret News profiles Pratt's faith and his journey through the minor leagues to the majors.

The piece traces how Pratt balanced his baseball career with his religious commitments, including his two-year mission interruption of his athletic development. Pratt is among a small number of active MLB players who are members of the LDS Church.