ANAHEIM — A’s minor league hitting coordinator Jim Eppard dropped in for this weekend series against the Angels to watch Oakland’s hitters and provide feedback for manager Bob Melvin.
Melvin said it’s good to have the organization’s roving instructors come in to evaluate every now and then.
“He’s a guy that saw us when we left (spring training),” Melvin said. “There’s been some time that goes by. When you’re part of it each and every day, sometimes you don’t see the perspective of someone that hasn’t been here in a while. It’ll be good to sit down with him on Sunday and see what he thinks.