Former MLB pitcher Brandon Puffer opens up like never before, sharing how chasing the dream led to unexpected darkness, and how faith, fatherhood, and the mental side of the game brought him back to life.
In this powerful episode of Bailey and Buck Unplugged, Brandon takes us through his remarkable and painful journey, from pitching in the Major Leagues with the Astros, Padres, and Red Sox, to the night that led him to prison, and the fight to reclaim his life. Behind the stats and stadium lights was a man silently battling alcoholism, anxiety, and the crushing pressure to always perform. What began as a way to cope with stress and insecurity grew into a dangerous pattern of drinking that affected every part of his life, on and off the field.
In prison, Brandon was forced to face what he had been running from. Alcoholism wasn’t just a bad habit, it was a daily demon, tied to pain he had never fully dealt with. Through faith, therapy, and mental health tools, he began the work of rebuilding from the inside out. His story is captured in his book, From the Bullpen to the State Pen, where he shares what it truly means to start over.
Today, he's known as Coach Puff Positive, a mentor and speaker who works with young athletes not just on their skills, but on their self-worth. He’s passionate about teaching the tools he wishes he had earlier, how to manage pressure, how to take care of your mind, and how to speak up before it’s too late.
This episode is about second chances, mental health, and what it really means to get back up after falling hard. If you’ve ever felt pressure to be perfect or feared that one mistake could ruin everything, this conversation will speak to you.
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2025/07/071 時間 5 分