Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on February 23, 1976)

Happy Birthday, Scott Elarton! May your day be filled with more joy than batters felt frustration facing your solid fastball back in '98. Your debut with the Houston Astros marked the start of a memorable journey, and though injuries tried to slow you down, your resilience always shined brighter than stadium lights.

Here's hoping this birthday brings fewer curveballs and more strikes of happiness. Just like your pitching days, may you continue throwing life's challenges right past any obstacles. Cheers to another year of great memories—may it be injury-free and full of laughter (and maybe fewer ice packs)!