This year's ESPN portraits of naked athletes show the majesty of the human body

You might remember last year indy100 featured athletes in the nude, doing what they do best and basically demonstrating why they are Gods and we are mere mortals.

Well, it's that time of year again, and the ESPN 'Body 2016' cover is even more magnificent this time around.

This year's cover features baseball pitcher Jake Arietta.

Here he is…

And here…

Also in the July 6 issue, NFL player Antonio Brown, surfer Courtney Conlogue, wrestler Adeline Grey and triathlete Chris Mosier are featured playing in their birthday suits.

You can check out the feature on the ESPN website.

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