Roger Royce Ring (who goes by the name Royce) was born on December 21, 1980 in La Mesa, California.

A relief pitcher, he is 6'0", weighs 220 pounds, and bats and throws left.

College
Royce attended San Diego State University, where he was a star closer. He had been drafted by the Cleveland Indians out of high school, but elected to go to college instead.

Professional career

Royce was selected by the Chicago White Sox as the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft.

In 2003, he was acquired by the Mets with Edwin Almonte and Andrew Salvo in the trade that sent Roberto Alomar and cash to the White Sox.

His performance did not impress in the 2004 season. The Mets left him unprotected in the Rule V Draft.

However, Ring's performance improved in the minor leagues in 2005, and he was added to the Major League roster.

He made his Major League debut for the Mets on April 29 against the Washington Nationals. However, he was demoted to the minor leagues later in the season. He would bounce up and down in 2006.

On November 15, 2006, Royce was traded along with Heath Bell to the San Diego Padres for outfielder Ben Johnson and reliever Jon Adkins.

On July 31, 2007, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves for Wilfredo Ledezma and pitching prospect Will Startup, and then was optioned to AAA Richmond. He was called up when the rosters expanded on September