Let's make this birthday one to remember.

42 years old (Born on November 02, 1982)

Happy Birthday, Yunel Escobar! Watching you gracefully dominate shortstop since your MLB debut with the Braves in 2007 has been an absolute joy. Your fielding skill is so steady that gravity itself pauses to applaud whenever you snag a tough grounder.

When you joined the Rays in 2013, Tampa Bay didn’t just gain another talented player—they gained an artist whose glove paints masterpieces on baseball diamonds nationwide. May your celebrations today be smoother than one of those dazzling double plays we've grown accustomed to admiring!

Cheers to you, Yunel—may this birthday and every future year provide as many highlights as your legendary defense!