sentences:  In 1981, he was named Canadian Baseball player of the year.A pulled hamstring in 1985 and an ankle injury in 1986 reduced Puhl's playing time; however, he returned in 1987 as an effective pinch hitter and in 1988 he hit a career high .303.Puhl was granted free agent status in 1990, and signed with the New York Mets on December 13, 1990.