Comedian and actor Kevin Hart turned 35 yesterday and The Why Did I Get Married Too star celebrated the big 3-5 throughout the July 4th weekend. Hart made stops to his native Philadelphia and held a big birthday party in Manhattan.

Beloved for his candid humor and ‘tell it like it is’ approach to life, Hart’s hustle and determination to be the best is respected by everyday working folks, celebs and especially athletes. We all know the brother can ball too—he’s been the MVP of multiple NBA All-Star Celebrity Games. Just last week, Hart was putting up shots with the Miami Heat’s free agent Dwyane Wade via his Instagram account.

Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia is a stand-up comedy fan. According to the Yankees ace, when he’s not chasing his kids around the house and spending time with his wife and family, he’s checking out Hart. The 6-7 ace also happens to be a huge Kevin Hart fan too. “Kevin Hart is the funniest in the game I’d have to say,” Sabathia told The Source.

The six-time All-Star actually checked out Hart’s Let Me Explain at Madison Square Garden and he liked it. “It was hilarious,” said Sabathia. Kevin Hart has had a busy year in films appearing in Ride Along, About Last Night, Think Like a Man Too and School Dance. Hart is consistent and Sabathia likes what he sees. “He’s the best hand down,” he said.