Let's make this birthday one to remember.

56 years old (Born on August 31, 1968)

Happy Birthday to Hideo Nomo, the legendary pioneer known for baffling hitters with that hypnotic tornado-style delivery! Baseball fans still remember your electrifying rookie season when you stormed onto the field and captured Rookie of the Year, making history as baseball's first Japanese-born star on an American League mound. Your no-hitters remain unforgettable—just ask those dazed batters who couldn't even trace your pitches!

Enjoy your special day today; may it be just like one of your best games: filled with plenty of fun surprises, endless strikeouts (of birthday cake slices), and zero errors! You've inspired countless players around the globe, so celebrate big—you've earned it!