Let's make this birthday one to remember.

46 years old (Born on September 27, 1978)

Happy Birthday, Jon Rauch! Standing tall both literally and figuratively, you've always been a towering presence on the mound. From your MLB debut with the Chicago White Sox in 2002 to your Olympic gold medal triumph in 2000, you've consistently pitched yourself into baseball history—though we're still wondering if you ever needed a ladder to high-five teammates.

Here's hoping your birthday celebration is as memorable as that golden moment at the Sydney Olympics. May this year bring you joy taller than your impressive height and success sweeter than striking out batters with ease. Cheers to another inning of greatness!