Brandon Puffer
Born: 10/5/1975 in Downey, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-04-17 | Final Game: 2005-06-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Brandon Duane Puffer
Biography
Brandon Puffer was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2005. Born in 1975, he made his debut on April 17, 2002, and showcased his talents primarily as a right-handed reliever. Throughout his career, Puffer appeared in the major leagues for a span of four seasons, concluding his time on the mound on June 26, 2005. He finished with a career record of 3-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.09, striking out a total of 71 batters.
Puffer's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and the willingness to take on challenging situations, though he never recorded a save in the majors. His tenure in the league coincided with a period of offensive explosion in baseball, often referred to as the "steroid era," which saw hitters achieving unprecedented power numbers. Despite the challenges of this high-scoring environment, Puffer contributed to his teams with his pitching skills, leaving a mark as a reliable option in the bullpen during his playing career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115.0 | 124 | 65 | 10 | 67 | 71 | 5.09 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | HOU | NL | 3 | 3 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.0 | 67 | 34 | 38 | 48 | 4.43 | 476.8 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 24 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 5.14 | -709.8 |
| 2004 | SDP | NL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 5.50 | - |
| 2005 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 10.29 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.100 | 0.000 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | HOU | NL | 55 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SDP | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SFG | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 85 | 0 | 14 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | HOU | P | 55 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | HOU | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | SDN | P | 14 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | SFN | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 85 |