Claim: 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.
Evidence: 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.