One of baseball’s most interesting characters is having issues with his heart.

Milwaukee Brewers announcer Bob Uecker will have his aortic valve replaced Friday.

The 75-year-old one-time Major League catcher wasn’t much of a hitter during his days in the big leagues. He compiled just a .200 batting average and 14 home runs during his six year career.

But he won the Ford C. Frick award as an an announcer for the Brewers, a position he has held since 1971.

He was also funny as hell in Major League and, well, I watched a few episodes of Mr. Belvedere as well. He’s made a living off of his humor, particularly making fun of his own playing career. “If they ever turn this place around I’ll be in the front row,” he exclaimed during one of his many funny beer commercials.

Uecker is reportedly expected to miss roughly three months while recovering.

Best of luck Mr. Uecker. The movies, the commercials, the television shows … the game wouldn’t be the same without you.