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ANAHEIM \u2014 Nothing about infielder Donovan Walton\u2019s previous major league stints suggested that he would be doing what he\u2019s done lately with the Angels.<\/p>\n

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Walton, 32, had played parts of six seasons with the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies. His career batting average was .172 with a .521 OPS in 214 plate appearances.<\/p>\n

In his first 78 plate appearances with the Angels, Walton has hit .338 with a .904 OPS.<\/p>\n

The Angels signed Walton to a minor-league deal, based mostly on the fact that he hits left-handed and showed a knack for getting on base and putting the ball in play during his minor-league career. He hadn\u2019t done that in the majors, though.<\/p>\n

Walton said the Angels\u2019 hitting coaches, at Triple-A and in the majors, helped him develop a better routine. The major league staff also made a tweak with his hands four weeks ago.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe did it one time in Detroit and I was able to get a double, and ever since then it\u2019s felt pretty good,\u201d Walton said.<\/p>\n

Walton had gone hitless in his first seven at-bats before that change. Since then, he\u2019s been consistently productive, including extra-base hits in six straight starts through Sunday. He had a hit on Monday, but it was only a single.<\/p>\n

Walton doesn\u2019t look too deeply into why this is happening now, as opposed to all of those other times when he was in the majors.<\/p>\n

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\u201cEverybody\u2019s got their own story, you know,\u201d Walton said. \u201cGod has a a plan for everybody, and sometimes you wonder why is this happening, why is that happening, but I\u2019ve come to peace with it and been able to just stay present. Whatever opportunity is given to me, just go out there and enjoy it and see what happens.\u201d<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s still too early to call this a breakout for Walton, he is nonetheless another name added to the list of hitters who have been surprisingly productive for the Angels. The group includes Oswald Peraza, Vaughn Grissom and Wade Meckler. All had hit poorly in their previous major league stints.<\/p>\n

Now, they\u2019ve given Manager Kurt Suzuki some difficult decisions with his lineup each day.<\/p>\n

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On Monday, Christian Moore was on the bench. On Tuesday, Walton, Meckler and third baseman Denzer Guzman were all on the bench.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s very tough,\u201d Suzuki said. \u201cYou try to get guys in. You don\u2019t want guys to get stale and sit on the bench too long. I think it\u2019s just a constant communication with the players. I think that\u2019s the one thing that players can appreciate, whether they want to hear what you have to say or not. Just the communication of what\u2019s going on, what the plan is going forward, I think they can respect that.\u201d<\/p>\n

TROUT UPDATE<\/h4>\n

Center fielder Mike Trout, who is out with a hamstring injury, was on the field doing some agility drills before Tuesday\u2019s game.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s progressing,\u201d Suzuki said. \u201cWe still don\u2019t know the timetable, but I think the activity level is ramping up a little bit. I know he\u2019s starting to feel better, so that\u2019s a good thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

The three-time American League MVP is currently tracking to be selected for the All-Star Game, which will be in Philadelphia on July 14.<\/p>\n

NOTES<\/h4>\n

Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (back) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday. \u201cI talked to (physical therapist Rolando Rodriguez) and velocity-wise, he said it looked really good,\u201d Suzuki said. \u201cJust talking to Grayson yesterday, he said he\u2019s feeling better and everything\u2019s kind of going on schedule, as planned. So that\u2019s a good thing.\u201d \u2026<\/p>\n

Infielder Adam Frazier (elbow) has been hitting and he\u2019s scheduled to start throwing on Wednesday. Frazier said he thinks he\u2019ll be out another two weeks. \u2026<\/p>\n

Catcher Juan Flores was promoted to Double-A after hitting .275 with an .880 OPS at Class-A. Flores, 20, is one of the Angels\u2019 top prospects. \u201cThe defensive part, I never had any doubts about,\u201d Suzuki said. \u201cThe bat, there was some power, but he\u2019s starting to put together good at-bats, quality at-bats. He\u2019s hitting for a better average now. I think Flo is a special talent.\u201d<\/p>\n

UP NEXT<\/h4>\n

Orioles (RHP Trey Gibson, 1-2, 5.81 ERA) at Angels (RHP Jos\u00e9 Soriano, 8-4, 3.03 ERA), Wednesday, 1:07 p.m., ABTV, 830 AM<\/p>\n

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