Bryce Harper to pose nude for ESPN Body Issue, says 'There's nobody as sexy as Cano in the box'

Bryce Harper's physique will be featured in the 2015 edition of ESPN The Magazine's Body Issue, but the Washington Nationals outfielder is envious of another superstar's sexy ways.

"There's nobody as sexy as (Robinson) Cano in the box. I had a coach, Chris Sheff, who always told me to be as sexy as you can in the box," Harper says in the exclusive interview. "And, I mean, if you look at Cano ... that guy has one of the smoothest, best swings I've ever seen. Manny Ramirez is the same way. It's a lot of fun to watch. So, when I get into the box, I just try to be as smooth as I can."

Harper, who is quickly becoming the poster boy for MLB with his majestic hair flips, also takes time to discuss his own training regiment, revealing he's about eight percent body fat right now, a result of being able to squat 405 pounds.

He offered a sneak peek via his Instagram account Thursday:

The highly-anticipated issue will hit newsstands July 10, and an online version will be available July 6.