Let's make this birthday one to remember.

36 years old (Born on August 31, 1988)

Happy Birthday, Matt Adams! You're the only guy we know who can swing a bat and make baseballs wish they'd stayed home. Ever since your MLB debut with the Cardinals in 2012, you've been knocking balls out of parks faster than fans can spill their nachos.

Sure, that 2013 World Series didn't end exactly how you wanted—Boston got lucky—but hey, making it there was legendary enough. Here's hoping this birthday brings fewer curveballs and more grand slams (and maybe some revenge on those pesky Red Sox). Keep swinging for greatness; you're still our favorite Big City slugger!