Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on July 07, 1980)

Happy Birthday, John Buck! From your days as an outstanding defensive catcher in the minors to making your major league debut with the Kansas City Royals back in 2004, you've always been a class act behind home plate. Your glove was quicker than lightning and you handled pitchers better than anyone—rumor has it even umpires secretly admired your framing skills!

Here's hoping this birthday is filled with fewer wild pitches and more grand slams of cake. May all life's curveballs be easy pickings for you today. Keep catching greatness wherever life takes you next—cheers to another fantastic year!