Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on September 07, 1980)

Happy Birthday, Mark Prior! May your day be filled with more joy than batters felt frustration facing that legendary fastball. Your stellar 2003 season—18 wins and an All-Star nod—is still fresh in our minds; hitters probably still wake up sweating from nightmares of those strikeouts.

Even now as a pitching coach guiding new talent to greatness, you're proving the arm might retire but baseball wisdom never does. Here's hoping this birthday brings you laughter brighter than stadium lights—and cake sweeter than striking out the side on nine pitches!

Cheers to another year knocking life's curveballs right over home plate!