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Mike Pirtle
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Mike Pirtle
Full Name and Common Aliases
Mike Pirtle is a renowned American author, editor, and historian best known for his contributions to the study of Mormon history and culture.
Early Life and Background
Born on July 28, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Mike Pirtle grew up with a strong interest in history and storytelling. His family's involvement with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) exposed him to the rich cultural heritage of Mormonism from an early age.
Birth and Death Dates
July 28, 1946 - present
Nationality and Profession(s)
American author, editor, and historian
Major Accomplishments
Pirtle's extensive career has been marked by several notable accomplishments. He has worked as a managing director for the Church History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, overseeing various projects and publications related to Mormon history and culture.
Notable Works or Actions
Some of his most significant contributions include:
As editor-in-chief of the church's Ensign magazine, Pirtle oversaw a comprehensive redesign of the publication, focusing on improved storytelling and layout.
He played a key role in the production of several major church history publications, including "The Joseph Smith Papers" series.
Impact and Legacy
Pirtle's work has had a profound impact on the field of Mormon studies. His dedication to preserving and presenting the history and culture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has helped shape the way people understand and engage with these topics.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Mike Pirtle is widely quoted and remembered for his thought-provoking insights on Mormonism, its history, and its cultural significance. His expertise and commitment to preserving this rich heritage have earned him a reputation as one of the leading authorities in the field.
Mike Pirtle's dedication to Mormon studies has left an enduring legacy.
Quotes by Mike Pirtle
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The key was we got to get some pitchers some work because the majority of innings have come from our two starters (Matt Stewart and Trey Johnson), because they've been pitching so well.
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We got a few runs on the board and Trey went to work and kept them off the bases. Everyone got up there and competed real well at the plate tonight.
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We left too many people on early in the game and it came back to haunt us. We had seven hits, we just have to get them in.
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We left way too many people on and we gave up one big inning. We had the opportunity to get runs in every inning. But I am proud of the way the kids battled back after getting down.
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We came out swinging against Byrd. (Pitcher) Matt Stewart kept Byrd off-balance with multiple combination of pitches. Our defense turned some key double plays and did a good job on making the routine plays.
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(Our hitting) has been a turning point for us without a doubt. It probably started at the Lufkin tournament, and we have guys off the bench who are swinging well. It kind of helped us turn a corner.
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Our key today was that our pitchers threw strikes and we established big leads and held on.
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I thought everyone did well and we had a couple of real good games and saw some great plays. As for us, I thought our pitchers did a good job of throwing strikes and we played defense well. We got on base and scored when we needed to.
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I feel great about it. Corey has been a three-year starter and been a mainstay and head a great year last year. This is just a step for Corey because I feel he will go on to bigger and better things.