Las Vegas 51’s pitching coach Frank Viola, tweeted that his son Frank III,  has signed a minor-league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays after he had a successful tryout. The younger Viola is 29 years old and a knuckleball pitcher.

Congrats to my son, @FrankViola3, on signing with the Toronto Blue Jays. Couldn’t be prouder or happier for you. Work hard and enjoy.

— Frank J. Viola, Jr. (@FrankViola16) March 5, 2014

Congrats to @FrankViola3 on his job with the @BlueJays. Thanks for ur hard work and commitment. Welcome to the fraternity.

— Tim Wakefield (@TimWakefield49) March 6, 2014

Congrats to my boy @FrankViola3 for signing with the Blue Jays. Nice to see all the hard work pay off. #knuckleball #cantcatchit

— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) March 5, 2014

Frank Viola III shares a tweet as well.

Thx @BlueJays 4 the opportunity to represent ur organization. Special thx 2 @RADickey43 @TimWakefield49 4 welcoming me to team #knuckleball

— Frank Viola (@FrankViola3) March 5, 2014

(Feature Photo Courtesy: Frank Viola III’s Twitter Page – @FrankViola3)