Alonzo Powell will bring a wealth of experience with him into his first season as the Giants' hitting coach. Powell, 52, played professionally both in the Major Leagues and in Japan. The San Francisco native played alongside Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. and Cooperstown candidate Omar Vizquel as a member of the Mariners. He also competed against Barry Bonds while performing for Lincoln High School. Powell joined the Giants after serving as the assistant hitting coach for the World Series-champion Astros. MLB.com recently caught up with Powell for a brief chat:
Being born and raised in San Francisco, what did you come to appreciate about the city and the Bay Area the most?