See Met’s Pitcher Matt Harvey, Miesha Tate & Others in ESPN Magazine’s ‘Body Issue’ Out Friday July 12th

The annual Body Issue of 'ESPN the Magazine' hits newsstands on Friday but some of the NUDE PHOTOS have hit the web over the weekend. See early shots of Mets pitcher Matt Harvey, Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, Hot rod driver Courtney Force and Women's UFC minx Miesha Tate. Professional snowboarder Elena Hight San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and 77 year-old Gary Player will also be featured in the new issue.

Some think these pictures are too close to porn and should be banned.  A Facebook page has even been set up to protest.  If the athletes themselves don't have a problem with it, why should anyone else.  If you think it's too much skin, don't buy the magazine.  I think its beautiful and brave to bare all, especially if you're Gary Player!

Wow! Sexy @Mets pitcher @MattHarvey33 bares all for @ESPNMag by #MartinScholler @VaughanHannigan via @nydailynews pic.twitter.com/UiI0idQHyz

— The Male Model Daily (@vglmen) July 7, 2013

Very proud of @courtneyforce n her upcoming @ESPNMag issue...took bunches of courage. #SheAlsoWinsRaces pic.twitter.com/6isytJAJC0

— Ron Capps (@NapaRonCapps) July 8, 2013

.@MapleLeafs @JLupul was in the driver's seat at his #ESPNBody photo shoot. See him in the issue next week. pic.twitter.com/4ybwYMgM8h

— ESPN The Magazine (@ESPNMag) July 5, 2013

"I need a butt back there." @DenverNuggets @KennethFaried35 on his build & game: http://t.co/tbIP9lLFLc #ESPNBody pic.twitter.com/ibkq5D02cy

— ESPN The Magazine (@ESPNMag) July 6, 2013

Take a look at previous ESPN Body Issue shots.