Vincent J. Naimoli has committed $1,000,000 to create the Naimoli Family Baseball Complex on the Metropolitan Campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University, announced on Monday, December 17, by Director of Athletics David Langford.

“Vince Naimoli's wonderful and generous commitment is a major step toward revitalizing FDU's Division I baseball program,” said Langford.

The Naimoli Family Baseball Complex will feature a completely artificial surface that will include lights and a 500-seat stadium on the footprint of the current baseball facility.

"I am happy to participate in the ?FDU Now campaign' with this gift,” said Naimoli. “As a competitive person I hope this facility will aid in recruiting and in wins for the team."

The gift by Naimoli, an alumnus of Fairleigh Dickinson University and a member of the University's Board of Trustees, is part of the University's 50-million dollar capital campaign “FDU Now”. Including the Naimoli gift, “FDU NOW” has raised $29 million to date.

“On behalf of everyone involved in FDU Knights baseball, I would like to thank Mr. Naimoli for investing in the future of our student-athletes,” said FDU Head Baseball Coach, Jerry DeFabbia. “He is creating a fantastic opportunity for our athletes, and for that I am very grateful.”

Naimoli, who earned his MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson in 1964, is the founder and chair of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Major League Baseball team and one of the business world's premiere turnaround specialists.