Survivor Polska

Age: 32
Hometown: New York City
Current Residence: New York City
Occupation: Baseball Executive
3 Words to Describe You: Enthusiastic, strategic, driven
Why do you want to be part of Survivor?: When I was 8, I used to play Survivor with my friends in our New York City apartments. When I was 18, my college friends and I would drop everything for our sacred Wednesday night viewings. When I was 28, my marriage proposal to my wife Becky incorporated a Probst catchphrase. Getting to actually live this dream for real is a one-of-one life experience, and the thrill of this type of adventure sets my heart on fire!
What’s one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game?: I lost my mom to metastatic breast cancer when I was 24 (she was 61). The pain and sorrow were immeasurable, and it forged the resilience that I possess today. I’ve been thinking a lot about how my mom used to tell me “everyone has something to offer,” which is a pretty darn good mantra for day one of Survivor. I’ll be thinking of her out there for sure.
Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like?: Kyle Fraser, Charlie Davis, and Adam Klein, all remind me a bit of myself in the similarities of our Survivor toolkits. But I ultimately hope to be this season’s Rachel LaMont (the best new era winner), who had those same skills and also brought innovation how the game is played.
What will you value in an alliance partner?: As in baseball front offices, when it comes to Survivor strategy, information is king. You can’t really maneuver without knowing important facts. So, I want allies who can help me gather that intel: who’s working with whom; who has what advantages; what was that whispered conversation at the water well all about?
Favorite hobbies: I’m the best home cook you’ll ever meet! Also, a big fan of pickup basketball, improv comedy, tennis, and playing with my dachshund Pookie.
Pet Peeves: Misused words, overused words, under seasoned food.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?: Marrying my high school crush, Becky. We met acting in school plays, and our first kiss was on stage as lovers in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Our first real kiss was at a prom after-party even though we were not each other’s dates (scandalous!). The best part of getting to be me is being loved by Becky.
What is something we would never know from looking at you?: Working for the Yankees, I spend tons of time assessing players from the comfort of a stadium seat or my desk chair. But inside me is a burning desire to be the one playing. I am beyond pumped to hit the beaches of Fiji as a player!
Why will you be the Sole Survivor?: I’m athletic, but at 5’8” I’m not physically imposing. I’m strategic, but I know how to downplay it when I need to. And I’m a good chat without being a charm machine who will be seen as too big a social threat. I have the right cocktail of qualities to take this thing to the end!