Barrett Loseke used to study hitters; now he studies markets.
From professional baseball pitcher with the New York Yankees to Corporate Strategic Development analyst at Williams, he’s relying on the same playbook: discipline, data and a steady hand under pressure.
Today, Loseke helps evaluate major investments and infrastructure projects across Williams’ natural gas pipeline network.
The settings have changed but the skill set hasn’t.
From Jenks, Oklahoma, to the MLB: Betting on preparation
Loseke grew up in a Tulsa suburb and never assumed professional baseball was a given. He arrived at the University of Arkansas focused on mechanical engineering, hoping baseball would simply be part of the experience. Instead, hard work and steady improvement turned opportunity into reality.
He became a key contributor on the Razorbacks that finished runner-up in the College World Series. The series came just days after his name was called by the Yankees in the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.
Over the next five years, Loseke pitched in more than 100 minor league games advancing from the Yankees Rookie Ball Team to the AAA Scranton RailRiders, carving out a reputation not just for performance, but for preparation.
“Baseball is a numbers game now,” he says. “If you’re not using data to understand how to improve, someone else is.”
He said that analytical edge became his competitive advantage, one that now shows up daily in his work at Williams.
Yankees Spring Training: When preparation meets pressure
Every athlete has a moment when preparation meets pressure.
For Loseke, it came in Yankees Spring Training. The stadium was packed. Gerrit Cole, one of baseball’s best pitchers, started and then exited with the bases loaded and no outs.
Loseke got the call. He jogged in behind a superstar, gave up a first-pitch single to left, and heard it immediately from the crowd: “Get this guy out of here.”
Loseke didn’t flinch. He struck out Oneil Cruz, one of baseball’s most imposing hitters, with runners on first and second, then got a double play to end the inning.
“It felt good to get him out,” Loseke said of Cruz. “There were two runs scored that inning, but I did limit allowing any of Gerrit Cole’s earned runs from being scored.”
Translating baseball analytics to Williams’ strategic development
At Williams, Loseke applies the same principles he relied on as a pitcher: preparation, analysis and calm execution.
In his current role, he supports capital projects, acquisitions and new investments by building financial models and assessing risk. The stakes are different, but the pressure can be just as real.
When you’re on the mound, everyone’s watching and the outcome matters. That’s not so different from presenting an analysis that helps guide a big decision.
Barrett Loseke, Corporate Strategic Development Analyst.
Why did Loseke choose Williams?
Loseke was drawn to Williams not just because of the work but also the culture. He saw a company where people build meaningful careers, and where analytics, innovation and long-term thinking matter.
“Williams is growing, evolving and investing in the future,” he says. “That’s exciting.”
Loseke says his advice for anyone considering a career at Williams is to focus on learning, prepare relentlessly and stay calm when it matters. Whether it’s a packed stadium or a high-stakes project review, Loseke knows success comes down to the same fundamentals.
In addition to his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Loseke also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas.
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