# Milt Thompson on Phillies Hitting Trends and the HBCU Classic at All-Star Week in Philly

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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: 2026-06-26T18:14:11+00:00
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## Resource

Former Phillies player and coach Milt Thompson joins Joe and Hugh to preview the HBCU Swingman Classic at Citizens Bank Park. He offers expert analysis on the development of Brandon Marsh and the hitting approach of Trea Turner while sharing his philosophy on modern hitting challenges. They also debate Jalen Hurts' national ranking and compare the Philly sports legacies of Hugh Douglas and DeVonta Smith. 01:40 - Milt Thompson Interview 07:51 - Hugh's Professional Baseball Dream 12:49 - Phillies Hitting Approach Analysis 21:25 - Jalen Hurts Ranking Debate 23:33 - Hugh Douglas vs DeVonta Smith

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