Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on December 29, 1975)

Happy birthday, Jaret Wright! Time might fly faster than your blazing fastball did in the '97 World Series—but unlike some batters you faced, you've gracefully survived another year without swinging and missing. Sure, an ERA of 5.09 may have given batters occasional hope (and your managers mild panic attacks), yet a memorable MLB career featuring a solid 68-60 record truly proves you're as unpredictable—and delightful—as ever.

Today reminds us that while careers come and go like Cleveland summers or Yankee winters—you've consistently remained awesome. Enjoy this day reminiscing about standing tall on baseball's biggest stage; keep throwing life's curveballs with style!