Let's make this birthday one to remember.

50 years old (Born on January 20, 1975)

Happy Birthday, David Eckstein! You proved to the world that size doesn't matter—it's all about heart and hustle. From your unforgettable World Series win with the Angels in 2002 to your MVP performance leading the Cardinals past Detroit in 2006, you've always swung above your weight class.

Here's hoping this birthday is as clutch as you were at shortstop. May it be filled with fewer curveballs than you faced on the field and more celebrations than a Game Seven victory party. Keep inspiring us all by showing that greatness comes from determination—and maybe just a little dirt on our uniforms!