Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on July 15, 1980)

Happy Birthday, Nick Neugebauer! Your fastball was so explosive it should've come with a warning label. Batters still wake up in cold sweats remembering the heat you brought to the mound—rumor has it radar guns are still recovering from your pitches.

Sure, injuries might have thrown some curveballs into your career path—but hey, legends aren't measured by innings pitched alone. They're remembered for passion and perseverance too—and you've got plenty of both. Here's hoping this year brings fewer aches and more cake!

Cheers to another trip around life's bases; may every pitch ahead be pain-free (and preferably under 100 mph)!