Talented freshman, looks to step into the starting right field spot vacated by 2007 senior star Kwesi Mitchell.

Coach Callahan's comment: "Dom is a strong-armed outfielder. He will be our starting right fielder and he may see action out of the bullpen."

Prior to NJIT: First-team all-Shore, third-team all-Group III and team MVP for coach Mike Yorke at Colts Neck HS. ... member of the National Honors Society. ... team captain for the football and basketball team. ... played summer ball for coach Art Rooney on the Point Pleasant Merchants.

Personal: Dominick Francis Hayes. ... civil engineering major ... born 2/13/89 in Brooklyn, NY.