Let's make this birthday one to remember.

39 years old (Born on January 08, 1986)

Happy Birthday, James Russell! Here's to the lefty reliever whose fastball might've been average—but that slider? Pure magic. Ever since your MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs in 2010, you've kept hitters guessing and fans cheering (or occasionally groaning). Your knack for clutch pitching made you a bullpen favorite—proving once again it's not always about speed; sometimes finesse wins games.

From Wrigley Field's ivy-covered walls to tense late-inning battles across baseball stadiums nationwide, you've consistently delivered memorable moments on the mound. May this birthday bring as much joy as watching batters swing helplessly at your signature slider!