The Mount Sinai baseball team has a new head man in charge and that new coach is a name that everyone in the school knows well.
Mount Sinai has hired Eric Strovink as their new head varsity baseball coach. Strovink played college ball at LSU before getting to play pro ball for the Texas Rangers back in the early 90's.
Strovink batted .516 when he was in high school at Shoreham-Wading River. He had one of the memorable games for the school when he hit three home runs in one game and helped his team win the New York State Championship in 1987. After that he went to LSU where he was with standout pitchers, and major leaguers Ben McDonald and Russ Springer. Strovink finished his college career when he came back to the island to be with his sick mother and was exceptional at CW Post. There he hit 17 home runs, with 52 RBIs and led Post to a conference title.
He played minor league ball for one season in 1991 with the Texas Rangers and has been coaching ever since. He coached travel and high school teams as well as gave his advice at local camps and clinics.
His two sons continue the Strovink baseball tradition. Brennan, an All-State standout, played and coached at Limestone University.
Kyle, an All-American catcher, later played at Limestone with his brother. Both sons now coach high school baseball teams. Kyle also coached at Princeton and Long Island University.
Strovick quickly received nothing but praise from his peers on the hiring and Mount Sinai could not be happier with their choice. Eric's son Brennan will also join the team as an assistant coach and had this to say about his father's hire. "Excited for this new opportunity, if you know my dad you know he’s a good man and will do right by the kids and the program. I will be joining him as an assistant. All a part of gods plan, ready to get to work."
The Rocky Point Eagles head coach Anthony Anzalone also had nothing but praise for his fellow coaches new gig. He took time to congratulate Strovink saying "Congratulations to my good friend Eric Strovink on becoming the new head baseball coach of Mount Sinai! Your leadership, passion, and dedication have left an unbelievable mark on Rocky Point baseball and our entire community. Throughout my coaching journey, I’ve had the privilege of being guided by many incredible mentors. While I’ve made my share of mistakes, the times I made the right decisions were often due to your invaluable guidance.Winning a County Championship alongside you as a coach is a memory I will cherish forever.Thank you for everything you’ve done for Rocky Point—your selfless efforts have not only shaped hundreds of players but have also defined the spirit of our program and town. Strov is Rocky Point Baseball and always will be. Wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter my friend!"