Let's make this birthday one to remember.

50 years old (Born on August 12, 1974)

Happy Birthday, Matt Clement! May your celebration be as lively and sharp as that legendary slider of yours. From debuting with the Padres in '98 to dazzling fans at Fenway Park during your All-Star season in 2005, you've always known how to keep hitters guessing—and us cheering.

Here's hoping this year brings you more joy than a perfectly placed fastball on an 0-2 count. Enjoy every moment today; after all those years striking out batters, it's time for cake slices instead of sliders—just don't throw them too hard! Cheers to another fantastic inning ahead; you're still pitching greatness!