Jeff Babbitt
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 March 1994 |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Sport | |
| Position | Defender |
| Team | Boston 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 and once with Boston Glory. [2]
Ultimate Career
After graduating from University of Massachusetts Amherst in kinesiology in May 2016, Babbitt began his professional career in the UFA with New York Empire in 2016.[3] 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.[4]
In 2024, after his contract with New York was not renewed, Babbitt joined Boston Glory for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.[5] He won his second consecutive league MVP award in 2024, his first season with Boston.[6] In October 2024 he was ranked as one of the top Ultimate players.[7] In 2025, he won the Championship with Boston Glory.
References
- ↑ "Jeff Babbitt". www.watchufa.com. UFA. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ↑ "MIN vs BOS 8/23 Championship Recap". www.watchufa.com. UFA. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "2023 UFA Season Awards". www.watchufa.com. Watch UFA. 12 September 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ↑ "Easton's Jeff Babbitt evolved into a pro ultimate frisbee MVP. Now, he joins hometown team". The Enterprise. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ↑ "2024 UFA Season Awards". www.watchufa.com. Watch UFA. 23 September 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ↑ Ultiworld (October 10, 2024). "The Top 25 Club Men's Players in 2024". Ultiworld. Retrieved 2025-10-18.