John Puhl began his professional baseball career with the New London Whalers of the Connecticut State League in 1898 and played for the Whalers from May 4 until September 10.
He began his professional baseball career with the New London Whalers of the Connecticut State League in 1898 at the age of 21. He played for the Whalers from May 4 until September 10 then was signed by the New York Giants of the National League. 
