You probably didn’t know Kenny Serwa’s name before this week. Perhaps you still don’t. But you should, because his pitches have gone viral, and one Major League club has taken notice. The 27-year-old

Knuckleball pitcher Kenny Serwa signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers, but he did not receive an invitation to MLB spring training.

The viral knuckleballer who captivated the internet earlier this month has parlayed his status into an MLB opportunity. Kenny Serwa, who garnered viral attention for his high-velocity knuckleball, has signed with the Detroit Tigers.