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Red Sox's J.D. Martinez Reveals Why He Hates Spring Training: I Just Look Awful

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Even the pros get insecure.

"I hate spring training," J.D. Martinez told reporters Wednesday before later adding, "I'm different, man. Some guys come in, these young guys, every spring they come out and they're hitting home runs every other night. And I'm like, 'How the heck do you do that?' I don't get it. I just look awful. I'm not a spring player."

The Boston Red Sox All-Star designated hitter also disclosed that his teammates "make fun of me" in their group chat for his traditionally lukewarm spring showings.