# Hour 4: Milt Thompson Breaks Down Phillies' Success & Hitting Philosophy

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Podcast: [94WIP Middays with Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/94wip-middays-with-hugh-douglas-and-joe-giglio-947819)
Published: 2026-06-26T18:15:08+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2732

## Resource

Former Phillies coach Milt Thompson joins Joe and Hugh to discuss the HBCU Swingman Classic at All-Star Week in Philly and analyze the current Phillies roster's offensive dominance. They examine Brandon Aiyuk's strange social media behavior and debate where Jalen Hurts ranks among NFL elites. The crew also handles listener feedback regarding Jalen Carter's performance and Hugh's place in Philadelphia sports history. 02:10 - Milt Thompson Interview 05:45 - Youth Baseball Challenges 09:25 - Critiquing Hugh's Swing 12:45 - Phillies Hitting Strategy 20:25 - Jalen Hurts Rankings 28:05 - Brandon Aiyuk's Behavior 35:30 - Athlete Comparison Debates 41:20 - Jalen Carter Hype

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