Let's make this birthday one to remember.

53 years old (Born on July 27, 1971)

Happy Birthday, Shane Bowers! Who could ever forget your legendary 1997 season with the Minnesota Twins? Sure, some pitchers chase no-hitters or Cy Young awards—but you boldly chased an ERA of 8.05. Now that's dedication to making baseball exciting!

In all seriousness though, stepping onto a major league mound is something most only dream about—and you did it five times! Your brief but memorable stint in '97 still brings smiles (and maybe a few chuckles) to fans who appreciate that baseball greatness isn't always measured by stats alone. Here's wishing you another year filled with laughter and joy!