Let's make this birthday one to remember.

50 years old (Born on October 17, 1974)

Happy Birthday, John Rocker! Who could forget your legendary fastball and even faster mouth? Your pitching arm was impressive, but your talent for stirring controversy truly unmatched. You've certainly secured a unique spot in baseball history—though perhaps not the Hall of Fame you envisioned.

Yet today we celebrate the man who made headlines both on and off the mound. While some athletes are remembered for championships or records, you're forever immortalized as baseball's outspoken king of cringe-worthy quotes. Here's hoping this year brings fewer foot-in-mouth moments—but hey, where would sports comedy be without you? Cheers to another memorable trip around life's bases!