Let's make this birthday one to remember.

39 years old (Born on September 19, 1985)

Happy Birthday, Gio Gonzalez! You're the only pitcher we know who can throw curveballs smoother than birthday cake frosting. Your incredible 2012 season with the Washington Nationals—winning that prestigious Warren Spahn Award and leading the National League in wins—is still fresh in our minds. Seriously, your fastball aged better than fine wine!

Here's hoping your special day is filled with as many smiles as you brought to fans during those unforgettable victories on the mound. May this year bring you more strikeouts (of life's challenges) and fewer walks (to get another slice of cake). Cheers to a timeless legend!