Let's make this birthday one to remember.

51 years old (Born on August 21, 1973)

Happy Birthday, Ismael Valdez! May your day be filled with more joy than the Dodgers' dugout after one of your legendary strikeouts. Your pitching prowess made batters tremble and fans cheer—especially during those unforgettable seasons in Dodger blue when you dominated hitters like it was batting practice.

Even though you've hung up your cleats, we still celebrate every curveball memory and clutch performance that left opponents scratching their heads. Here's hoping this birthday brings as much excitement as a packed stadium chanting your name—and fewer candles on the cake than innings pitched! Cheers to another year of greatness, Ismael!