Lein tried to learn the knuckler but did n't master it well enough to get to the major leagues .
Chris Lein and Showalter were teammates in the minor leagues in 1982 with the Nashville Sounds , who featured Hall of Fame knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm as pitching coach .
Chris Lein tried to learn the knuckler but did n't master it well enough to get to the major leagues .
Chris Lein and Showalter were teammates in the minor leagues in 1982 with the Nashville Sounds , who featured Hall of Fame knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm as pitching coach .