NEW YORK -- Eric Orze has already stared down much tougher challenges than the professional hitters he could soon be facing.
Twice.
As MLB's amateur draft was winding down, a feel-good story surfaced in the final round Thursday night when the New York Mets selected Orze -- a two-time cancer survivor.
The 22-year-old pitcher from the University of New Orleans missed part of the 2018 season and all of 2019 to recover from multiple operations while fighting off testicular cancer and skin cancer.
"This is a kid that will not quit.