Puffer was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 27th round of the 1994 Major League Baseball draft and played two seasons for their Gulf Coast League affiliate before being released. On May 28, 1996, Puffer signed with the California Angels, playing two seasons for them before his release on December 15, 1997. He signed with the Cincinnati Reds on January 14, 1998, and played as high as Double-A before becoming a free agent after the 1999 season; he had an ERA of 1.99 in 63.1 innings with Clinton in 1999. On November 18, 1999, he signed with the Colorado Rockies, but was released on May 18, 2000.\n', '

Puffer played with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League before his contract was purchased by the Astros on July 17, 2000. He made his major league debut on April 17, 2002, for the Astros, pitching 69 innings with an ERA of 4.43 for the season. He was released by the Astros on November 19, 2003. On January 14, 2004, Puffer signed with the Padres, but the Boston Red Sox purchased his contract on July 2.\n', '

Puffer was promoted to Boston on September 2, 2004, and was in the Red Sox bullpen that night but did not pitch. He was designated for assignment the next day by the Red Sox in order to clear a roster spot for outfielder Adam Hyzdu. Boston ultimately won the World Series championship that fall, and team owner John W. Henry decided championship rings would be given to any player that was on the Red Sox roster that year. Despite never having thrown a single pitch for the team, Puffer received a World Series ring. The 18-carat white gold ring was encrusted with diamonds and adorned with a ruby "B." It was featured on an episode of Pawn Stars (Season 8, Episode 61), but was not sold because cast member Corey Harrison was concerned of Puffer\'s reputation.\n', '

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