I’m a technologist. I’ve worked for two of the world’s largest technology companies, helping customers use software, cloud computing, and now AI to solve problems. I’m also a husband of 27 years and a father of four. Two Out Barrels grew out of those parts of my life coming together.
My oldest son was a successful quarterback who was recruited to play college football before an injury during his senior year. Helping him through recruiting taught me how much work goes into getting an athlete seen. By the time we started attending camps, building highlights, and sharing his performances as a sophomore, I already felt behind.
The statistics were particularly challenging. He played in a run-heavy offense, so passing totals alone didn’t tell his story. I found myself researching school records and looking for ways to understand—and explain—what he was accomplishing with the opportunities he had.
When my younger son started playing baseball, his first coach asked me to keep score in GameChanger. I wanted to get it right, and that responsibility pulled me deeper into the game. Moneyball, Statcast, and Baseball Savant fed my curiosity.
After eighth grade, my son transferred to Eaton. Watching him start several varsity games at third base as a freshman brought everything full circle. Now I was watching him play in the program whose history had meant so much to me.
I started looking beyond his basic stat line. What happened with two strikes? How did his approach change? Why were his home and away numbers so different? The numbers couldn’t tell me exactly how he felt, but they gave us better questions to explore together.
I used AI to help us study his swing and approach. After the high school season, I kept digging and began sharing what I found with his club coaches.
Eventually, I tried processing an entire organization’s statistics. It overwhelmed my first approach. That became an opportunity to build something more substantial using the cloud technology I work with every day.
Two Out Barrels started with game processing and AI reports. As it grew, I realized much of the useful information didn’t need an AI-written explanation. Players and coaches needed clear statistics, reliable game details, and an easier way to explore their performances.
The first version didn’t find an audience. That pushed me to reconsider who I wanted to help.
I kept thinking about the visibility players get at major national events—and the Colorado players doing impressive things closer to home. I wanted to bring more attention, context, and recognition to their games.
Today, that’s what drives 2OB: helping players see what they accomplished, understand where they can improve, and get recognition for performances that might otherwise go unnoticed.
I originally built it for coaches. Then players started using it, and they helped shape what it is becoming.
I’m still learning about baseball, technology, and how to get these stories in front of people. But the most rewarding part has been connecting with my son and the other players using 2OB.
I still look at a number and wonder about the story behind it.
Now I’m building a place to help tell it.
— Kevin