Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on September 20, 1985)

Happy Birthday, Ian Desmond! From your dazzling debut with the Washington Nationals back in 2009 to becoming an All-Star shortstop and Silver Slugger winner, you've always known how to turn double plays into double smiles. Your glove was slicker than a freshly iced birthday cake, and your swing sweeter than frosting—fans still reminisce about those clutch hits that made pitchers reconsider their career choices.

Even though you've hung up the cleats for now, we hope today you're sliding safely into another fantastic year filled with laughter and joy. May your celebrations be grand slams of happiness—just like your best days on the diamond!