Baltimore, MD – The Chesapeake Bayhawks have re-signed the young defensive force, Warren Jeffrey. The 6'3" defenseman, coming off his rookie season was one of the most prolific defenders in MLL in 2019, substantially contributing to the Bayhawks' 2019 MLL Championship.

"Warren, in his rookie season, was matched up against the best players in our game," said Bayhawks' Head Coach, Tom Mariano . "He held Junior to one goal in the Championship. His fight-to-the-last-whistle mentality is what we need as we defend the title this year."

Jeffrey was personally scouted by David Cottle in 2019, and subsequently picked up in the sixth round of the 2019 MLL Collegiate Draft. Jeffrey attended St. Michael's College School in Mimico, Ontario, before heading to the University of Vermont. At Vermont Jeffrey was named America East All-Conference First Team (2019), America East All-Conference Second Team (2018) and America East All-Tournament Team Selection (2018). Jeffrey is third in Vermont Lacrosse history for career caused turnovers and single-season caused turnovers.

In 2019 with the Bayhawks, Jeffrey played in 14 regular season games, the semifinals and the 2019 MLL Championship. In his 16 games, Jeffrey was ranked 9th for caused turnovers across the league. He secured 16 caused turnovers, 1 interception and scooped up 20 ground balls. He was remembered by opponents and referees alike last season, having earned the third most penalty minutes of all Bayhawks players.

Jeffrey seemed to earn particular attention throughout the Lizards, Bayhawks rivalry. In his first MLL game vs the Lizards, Jeffrey faced sharp-shooter, Mark Matthews and limited him to one goal and two assists. On August 4 of the 2019 season, when again playing the Lizards, Jeffrey faced the top bull-dodger in the game, Dylan Molloy. In this game Jeffrey limited Molloy (who averaged 2.2 goals per game) to 1 goal and 1 assist. His ability to shut down top attackmen of every playing style in his rookie season is a testament to the impact and potential Warren Jeffrey shows.

"I have spoken to Coach and believe the Bayhawks are in the best position to chase back-to-back championships this season," said Jeffrey. "We had a lot of fun being number one across the board last season, and I look forward to doing my part to make it happen again in 2020."

For more information on the Bayhawks' 2020 season, or to purchase tickets, visit the Bayhawks at www.thebayhawks.com, or call 410-934-0456. The Bayhawks kick off their twentieth anniversary season at home on May 30 with a rematch of the 2019 MLL Championship against the Denver Outlaws.