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

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.

The Detroit Tigers brought in Alex Cobb to boost their rotation, and while he's certainly not a headlining addition by any means, he'll provide a veteran presence to this clubhouse that is full of young players.