For starters: A transfer from Middlesex County College who has been named co-captain…Very quick player who may possess the most potential of the seven new outfielders, and will challenge for a starting nod, likely in center field.
High School: A June 2001 graduate of Sayreville War Memorial High School in Sayreville, NJ…Began his high school career at Saint Peter’s High School in New Brunswick…Played four years of varsity baseball for Michael Novak at Sayreville and Greg Nemes at Saint Peter’s…A four-year varsity basketball player at each school, playing for Gus Jaworski at Sayreville, and Bob Greene at Saint Peter’s…Participated in the Greater Middlesex Conference playoffs in baseball and basketball…A member of the Sayreville basketball team that won a GMC championship…Averaged 11 points, five rebounds, and four assists for the Bombers…Earned Honorable Mention All-GMC distinction in basketball at Sayreville, and First-Team All-Freshman and Honorable Mention notice at Saint Peter’s…As a junior for the Bombers in 2000, scored the winning basket with a putback with 39 seconds remaining as SWMHS stunned East Brunswick, 56-54, in the semifinals of the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament…Team finished the year 20-7…The guard averaged eight points and four caroms per game as a junior.
Personal: Born January 12, 1983 in New Brunswick, NJ…Full name is Keith Naylor…Nickname is “Nails”…Parents are Debbie and Wayne Naylor…The youngest of six children in his family…Has four brothers—Martesse Robinson, 38, Terrell, 37, Darnell, 35, and Shawn Naylor, 32…Also has a 31-year-old sister, Tina…His brother, Martesse, played professionally in the minor leagues, and now is a scout for the St. Louis Cardinals…Is a transfer from Allegheny College and Middlesex County College where he studies as a freshman and sophomore…Major at NJCU is Criminal Justice…Would like to play pro ball or pursue a career in criminal justice…would eventually like to own a business…Has completed 48 credits towards his degree…Lists his father as his hero…Bats and throws right-handed…Hobbies are baseball, basketball and video games…Favorite NJCU class is Physics and Sports…Favorite baseball team is the New York Mets…Favorite movies are “All About The Benjermans” and “Rush Hour”…Enjoys fish and soul food.
Favorites:
Hobbies/interest: Baseball, basketball, video games
NJCU Class: Physics and sports
Hero/Idol: His father, Wayne
Sports Team: New York Mets
Song: “Walk With Me” by Joe Buddens
Music Artist: Jay-Z
Movie: All About The Benjermans, Rush Hour
Food: Fish, soul food
What do you like most about NJCU?: The criminal justice program and my coaches, and everyone’s friendly.
What do you like most about Coach Heaton? He’s easy to talk to, pushes you to do your best, never gives up on you, and is truthful.
