Let's make this birthday one to remember.

46 years old (Born on September 03, 1978)

Happy Birthday, Juan Perez! From your debut as a crafty lefty reliever with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2006 to that triumphant MLB comeback five years later with the Phillies—your career has had more twists and turns than one of your signature curveballs. You've shown us all how perseverance pays off (and reminded batters everywhere why they dread facing southpaws).

Here's hoping this birthday brings you fewer bullpen warm-ups and more cake slices thrown right down the middle. May life continue treating you like it's always bottom-of-the-ninth—with plenty of cheers, laughter, and no blown saves ahead. Enjoy it fully!