Let's make this birthday one to remember.

47 years old (Born on June 19, 1977)

Happy Birthday, Bruce Chen! From Panama to the pitching mound, you've thrown more curveballs than a politician dodging questions. Starting your MLB journey with the Atlanta Braves back in 1998, you’ve pitched for so many teams that even baseball cards got confused—truly making you everyone's favorite journeyman.

Your crafty left-handed pitches and endless charm made every inning entertaining. Whether baffling batters or cracking jokes in the dugout, your career has been as colorful as it is memorable. Here's hoping this birthday brings fewer fastballs aimed at candles and more laughs shared among friends. Keep throwing strikes—and punchlines—for years ahead!