Today’s famous athlete birthdays for May 9 includes one of MLB’s greatest hitters, a 2-time Home Run Derby champ and a former NFL No. 1 pick
By Zach Mentz
Published on May 9, 2026.
Famous athletes born on May 9 include San Diego Padres Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, two-time Home Run Derby champion Prince Fielder, and former NFL No. 1 pick Jake Long. Former MLB player Brandon Webb won the National League Cy Young award in 2006, and ex-Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb earned three consecutive All-Star selections with the D-Backs. Former Sacramento Kings guard Doug Christie earned four consecutive NBA All-Defensive team selections from 2000-04 while with Sacramento. Former Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman won consecutive World Series titles with the Dodgers in 2024 and 2025.
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