Draft:Jeff Babbitt


Jeff Babbitt
Personal information
Born (1994-03-19) 19 March 1994 (age 31)
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Sport
PositionDefender
TeamBoston Glory

Jeff Babbitt (born 19 March 1994) is an American professional ultimate frisbee player who plays for Boston Glory in the UFA.[1] He is known for winning the UFA MVP award two consecutive times and winning the UFA championships three times with New York Empire.

Ultimate Career

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After graduating from University of Massachusetts Amherst in May 2016, Babbitt began his professional career in the UFA with New York Empire in 2016.[2] During his time with the team, he won the UFA championship three times (2019, 2022 and 2023). In 2023, he was awarded with the league’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.[3]

In 2024, after his contract with New York was not renewed, Babbitt joined Boston Glory for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.[4] He won his second consecutive league MVP award in 2024, his first season with Boston.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Jeff Babbitt". www.watchufa.com. UFA. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  2. ^ "This UMass student is in the running for the 'Heisman Trophy' of ultimate frisbee". www.boston.com. The Boston Globe. 27 May 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  3. ^ "2023 UFA Season Awards". www.watchufa.com. Watch UFA. 12 September 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  4. ^ "Easton's Jeff Babbitt evolved into a pro ultimate frisbee MVP. Now, he joins hometown team". The Enterprise. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  5. ^ "2024 UFA Season Awards". www.watchufa.com. Watch UFA. 23 September 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2025.