Royce Ring

{{short description|American baseball player and coach (born 1980)}}

{{Infobox baseball biography

| name = Royce Ring

| image = Royce_Ring2.jpg

| caption = Ring with the Braves in 2008.

| position = Pitcher

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=y|1980|12|21}}

| birth_place = La Mesa, California, U.S.

| bats = Left

| throws = Left

| debutleague = MLB

| debutdate = April 29

| debutyear = 2005

| debutteam = New York Mets

| finalleague = MLB

| finaldate = October 3

| finalyear = 2010

| finalteam = New York Yankees

| statleague = MLB

| stat1label = Win–loss record

| stat1value = 3–3

| stat2label = Earned run average

| stat2value = 5.29

| stat3label = Strikeouts

| stat3value = 55

| teams =

New York Mets ({{mlby|2005}}–{{mlby|2006}})
San Diego Padres ({{mlby|2007}})
Atlanta Braves ({{mlby|2007}}–{{mlby|2008}})
New York Yankees ({{mlby|2010}})

}}

Roger Royce Ring (born December 21, 1980) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees.

Amateur career

Ring was born in La Mesa, California. He graduated from Monte Vista High School (Spring Valley, California). He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 41st round of the 1999 MLB Draft, but did not sign.{{Cite web |title=1999 Cleveland Indians Draft Class - The Baseball Cube |url=https://www.thebaseballcube.com/content/draft_class/1999~9/ |access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=TheBaseballCube.com |language=en}}

He attended San Diego State University, where he became a star closer after dropping 42 pounds in his sophomore year.{{Cite web |last=Kruse |first=Michael |date=July 13, 2003 |title=Skippers agree closer's future is at Shea |url=https://www.recordonline.com/story/sports/2003/07/13/skippers-agree-closer-s-future/51150974007/ |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Times Herald-Record |language=en-US}} In 2002, as a junior, Ring went 5-1 with a 1.85 ERA and 17 saves, a mark that stood until Addison Reed recorded 20 in 2009.{{Cite web |date=December 16, 2009 |title=Reed Named To 2010 NCBWA Preseason All-America Baseball Team |url=https://goaztecs.com/news/2009/12/16/Reed_Named_To_2010_NCBWA_Preseason_All_America_Baseball_Team.aspx |access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=SDSU Athletics |language=en}} He was also named a third-team All-American in 2002{{Cite web |date=June 1, 2002 |title=Cougar 1st baseman named an All-American |url=https://www.deseret.com/2002/6/1/19658267/cougar-1st-baseman-named-an-all-american |access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=Deseret News |language=en}} and first-team All-Mountain West Conference in 2001 and 2002.{{Cite web |date=April 1, 2009 |title=Mountain West Announces 10th Anniversary Baseball Team |url=https://utahutes.com/news/2009/4/1/mountain_west_announces_10th_anniversary_baseball_team.aspx |access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=University of Utah Athletics |language=en}}

In 2003, Ring was named to the USA Baseball Olympic Qualifying Team ahead of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.{{Cite web |date=October 31, 2003 |title=2003 USA Baseball Olympic Qualifying Team Official Roster Announced |url=https://www.chattanoogan.com/2003/10/30/42807/2003-USA-Baseball-Olympic-Qualifying.aspx |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=www.chattanoogan.com |language=en}}

Professional career

=Chicago White Sox=

He was selected by the Chicago White Sox as the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft.{{cite news |date=June 4, 2002 |title=White Sox take lefty relief specialist |url=http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20020604&content_id=41765&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101209211216/http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20020604&content_id=41765&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |archive-date=December 9, 2010 |access-date=September 15, 2010 |publisher=Chicago.whitesox.mlb.com}} That year, he pitched to a 3.21 ERA with 31 strikeouts and 11 walks in 24 games between the Arizona League and the High-A Carolina League. In 2003, he pitched for the Birmingham Barons in Double-A , compiling a 2.52 ERA, 19 saves, 44 strikeouts, and 14 walks in 35.2 innings.{{Cite web |date=July 1, 2003 |title=Down on the Farm: Royce Ring |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/columns/story?id=1575415 |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

=New York Mets=

Image:Ring Rauch.jpg in 2008]]

In 2003, Ring was acquired by the New York Mets with Edwin Almonte and Andrew Salvo in the trade that sent Roberto Alomar and cash to the White Sox.{{cite news|last1=Caldwell|first1=Dave|title=Mets Trade Roberto Alomar to White Sox|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/01/sports/baseball/02ALOMAR.html|access-date=August 22, 2014|work=New York Times|date=July 1, 2003}}{{cite news|title=Mets to eat $3.75M as part of deal|url=https://www.espn.com/espnw/news-commentary/story/_/id/1575307/mets-eat-375m-part-deal|access-date=August 22, 2014|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=July 3, 2003}} That year, he participated in the All-Star Futures Game{{Cite web |date=July 11, 2003 |title=MINORLBB - All-Star Futures Game rosters |url=https://www.espn.com/minorlbb/s/2003/0624/1572358.html |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=ESPN}} and held a 1.66 ERA in 21.2 innings with the Binghamton Mets.{{Cite web |title=2003 Binghamton Mets Statistics |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=3d8ea190 |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}

Ring's performance suffered in the 2004 season, and the Mets made it clear he was no longer considered the team's closer of the future. Instead, he would need to pitch more often and in different situations to be considered for a role in the majors.{{Cite news |last=Luttrell |first=Jim |date=May 7, 2004 |title=BASEBALL: MINOR LEAGUE REPORT; Mets Work Reliever To Define His Role |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/07/sports/baseball-minor-league-report-mets-work-reliever-to-define-his-role.html |access-date=February 24, 2024 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} After posting a 3.63 ERA in 34.2 innings with the Norfolk Tides in Triple-A, he was demoted after the All-Star break. The Mets left him unprotected in the Rule 5 draft that offseason after he gained close to 20 pounds.{{cite news|last1=Jenkins|first1=Lee|title=Randolph Is Molding Ring Into Setup Man|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/02/sports/baseball/02shea.html|access-date=August 22, 2014|work=New York Times|date=July 2, 2005}}{{Cite web |last=Rubin |first=Adam |date=April 17, 2005 |title=TOUCHING BASE. Royce's progress has nice Ring to it |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2005/04/17/touching-base-royces-progress-has-nice-ring-to-it/ |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}

However, he lost the excess weight and dropped his arm angle for the 2005 season and saw better results. Back in Triple-A, Ring allowed one run in nine innings and was called up to the big leagues.{{Cite news |last=Jenkins |first=Lee |date=April 27, 2005 |title=Duquette's Past Moves Have Begun to Pay Off |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/27/sports/baseball/duquettes-past-moves-have-begun-to-pay-off.html |access-date=February 24, 2024 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} He made his Major League debut on April 29 against the Washington Nationals.{{cite news|last1=Glier|first1=Ray|title=Lots of Hit and Lots of Miss for Mets|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/30/sports/baseball/30mets.html?pagewanted=print&position=|access-date=August 22, 2014|work=New York Times|date=April 30, 2005}} Ring posted a disappointing 5.06 ERA with 10 walks in 10.2 innings for the Mets, but went 3–0 with a 3.26 ERA in 33 games for Triple-A Norfolk.{{Cite web |title=Royce Ring 2005 Pitching Game Logs |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=ringro01&t=p&year=2005 |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}

Fully embracing his role as a situational left, Ring pitched to a 2.97 ERA in 39.1 innings at Triple-A.{{cite news|last1=Czerwinski|first1=Kevin T.|title=Ring matures as he changes roles|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-104522|access-date=August 22, 2014|publisher=Minor League Baseball|date=July 11, 2006}} He was recalled to the big leagues on August 2, 2006.{{Cite web |date=August 2, 2008 |title=Mets recall LHP Royce Ring; Option RHP Mike Pelfrey to Norfolk |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20060802&content_id=1589441&vkey=pr_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105092439/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20060802&content_id=1589441&vkey=pr_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym |archive-date=November 5, 2012 |website=MLB.com}} Three weeks later, he was sent back to Norfolk to make room on the 25-man roster for the newly acquired Shawn Green.{{Cite web |date=August 23, 2006 |title=Diamond notes: Mets get Green |url=https://www.milforddailynews.com/story/sports/2006/08/23/diamond-notes-mets-get-green/41188806007/ |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Milford Daily News |language=en-US}} He later returned to the big league club as a September call up. Ring was included on the team's playoff roster for the 2006 National League Division Series but never entered a game.{{Cite web |last=Rubin |first=Adam |date=October 9, 2006 |title=METS' PEN OFF TO FINE START. WILLIE-STYLE RELIEF MAY SWEEP MAJORS |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2006/10/09/mets-pen-off-to-fine-start-willie-style-relief-may-sweep-majors-2/ |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Shpigel |first=Ben |date=October 6, 2006 |title=Through Patchwork, Mets Find Right Bullpen Formula |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/06/sports/through-patchwork-mets-find-right-bullpen-formula.html |access-date=February 24, 2024 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} He was dropped from the roster for the National League Championship Series.{{Cite web |last= |date=October 12, 2006 |title=LA RUSSA HAS OPTION |url=https://www.courant.com/2006/10/12/la-russa-has-option/ |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Hartford Courant |language=en-US}}

=San Diego Padres=

On November 15, 2006, Ring was traded along with Heath Bell to the San Diego Padres for outfielder Ben Johnson and reliever Jon Adkins.{{cite news |author=Lyle Spencer |date=November 15, 2006 |title=Pads add Ring, Bell to Hell's Bells | padres.com: News |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061115&content_id=1741121&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105090955/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061115&content_id=1741121&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd |archive-date=November 5, 2012 |access-date=September 15, 2010 |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com}}{{Cite news |last=Shpigel |first=Ben |date=November 16, 2006 |title=Mets Add Outfielder at the Right Price |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/16/sports/baseball/mets-add-outfielder-at-the-right-price.html |access-date=February 24, 2024 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} After pitching to a 4.91 ERA in seven games that spring, he was cut from major league camp and began the 2007 season in Triple-A.{{Cite web |last=Haynes |first=Dan |date=March 23, 2007 |title=Padres option ex-Aztec pitcher |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-padres-option-ex-aztec-pitcher-2007mar23-story.html |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=San Diego Union-Tribune |language=en-US}} He was first called up to the Padres on April 30 and pitched in 15 games across two stints with the team.{{Cite web |date=June 22, 2007 |title=Padres recall Ring |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-263632 |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Minor League Baseball |language=en}}

=Atlanta Braves=

Image:Royce Ring.jpg

On July 31, 2007, Ring was traded to the Atlanta Braves for Wilfredo Ledezma and pitching prospect Will Startup, then optioned to the Triple-A Richmond Braves.{{cite news |last1=Blum |first1=Ronald |date=August 1, 2007 |title=Rangers stay busy at trade deadline |url=http://amarillo.com/stories/080107/mlb_8126509.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826161021/http://amarillo.com/stories/080107/mlb_8126509.shtml |archive-date=August 26, 2014 |access-date=August 22, 2014 |publisher=Amarillo Globe-News |agency=Associated Press }}{{Cite web |last=Costa |first=Brian |date=August 1, 2007 |title=Braves trade Davies for Dotel in one of three deadline deals |url=https://www.savannahnow.com/story/sports/2007/08/01/braves-trade-davies-dotel-one-three-deadline-deals/13793284007/ |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Savannah Morning News |language=en-US}} He was called up when the rosters expanded on September 1.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=September 2, 2007 |title=Trachsel traded back to Chicago |url=https://www.dailynews.com/20070902/trachsel-traded-back-to-chicago/ |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Los Angeles Daily News |language=en-US}} In 2008, Ring was included on the Braves opening day roster.{{Cite web |date=March 29, 2008 |title=Atlanta Braves' Opening Day Roster Is Set |url=https://www.chattanoogan.com/2008/3/29/124833/Atlanta-Braves--Opening-Day-Roster-Is.aspx |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=www.chattanoogan.com |language=en}} After compiling an 8.46 ERA in 22.1 innings, he was designated for assignment on August 2, 2008.{{cite news |author=Bowman |first=Mark |date=August 2, 2008 |title=Braves designate Ring for assignment |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3241075&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105092445/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3241075&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |archive-date=November 5, 2012 |access-date=September 15, 2010 |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com}}{{Cite web |date=August 2, 2008 |title=Braves Call Up Nunez And Designate Royce Ring For Assignment |url=https://www.chattanoogan.com/2008/8/2/132527/Braves-Call-Up-Nunez-And-Designate.aspx |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=www.chattanoogan.com |language=en}} He cleared waivers and was assigned to Triple-A Richmond. He became a free agent at the end of the season.

=St. Louis Cardinals=

On January 5, 2009, Ring signed a one-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=January 5, 2009 |title=St. Louis signs left-handed reliever Ring |url=https://www.sj-r.com/story/sports/2009/01/06/st-louis-signs-left-handed/43300023007/ |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=The State Journal-Register |language=en-US}} However, he was placed on outright waivers on March 25,{{cite news |author=Matthew Leach |date=March 25, 2009 |title=Ring's stint with Cardinals finished |url=http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090325&content_id=4066576&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405045202/http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090325&content_id=4066576&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-date=April 5, 2012 |access-date=September 15, 2010 |publisher=Stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com}} and accepted a minor league assignment to Triple-A with the Memphis Redbirds.{{cite news |author=Matthew Leach |date=March 26, 2009 |title=Mozeliak lays out roster possibilities |url=http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090326&content_id=4068774&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615065211/http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090326&content_id=4068774&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-date=June 15, 2011 |access-date=September 15, 2010 |publisher=Stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com}}

=New York Yankees=

On January 12, 2010, Ring signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, and was invited to spring training.{{cite news |author=DiComo |first=Anthony |date=September 18, 2009 |title=Yanks sign Thames, make Winn official |url=http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8039276&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111106190430/http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8039276&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy |archive-date=November 6, 2011 |access-date=September 15, 2010 |publisher=Newyork.yankees.mlb.com}} Although he impressed the Yankees in spring training,{{cite news |author=Hoch |first=Bryan |date=March 15, 2010 |title=Logan, Ring doing their best to impress |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100315&content_id=8794172&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105092455/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100315&content_id=8794172&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |archive-date=November 5, 2012 |access-date=September 15, 2010 |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com}} he was optioned to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees.{{Cite news |last=Borzi |first=Pat |date=April 3, 2010 |title=Yankees and Mets Get Together, Almost, in a Split Spring Doubleheader |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/03/sports/baseball/03doubleheader.html |access-date=February 24, 2024 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} Following the completion of the Triple-A season, the Yankees purchased Ring's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.{{cite web |last=Hoch |first=Bryan |date=September 15, 2010 |title=Golson's game-winning throw an eye-opener |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100915&content_id=14711478¬ebook_id=14711480&vkey=notebook_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105092733/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100915&content_id=14711478¬ebook_id=14711480&vkey=notebook_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy |archive-date=November 5, 2012 |website=MLB.com}} After the season, he was outrighted off the 40-man roster.{{Cite web |date=November 3, 2010 |title=Yankees: Talking over, time for action |url=https://www.recordonline.com/story/sports/mlb/2010/11/03/yankees-talking-over-time-for/51401350007/ |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Times Herald-Record |language=en-US}}

=Seattle Mariners=

On December 14, 2010, Ring signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners and was invited to spring training.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=December 14, 2010 |title=Mariners sign four minor-league free agents, including outfielder Ryan Langerhans |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mariners-sign-four-minor-league-free-agents-including-outfielder-ryan-langerhans/ |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}} However, he did not make the Mariners out of spring training and was sent to the minors on March 27.{{cite web |last=Johns |first=Greg |date=March 27, 2011 |title=Mariners make roster moves, option Tuiasosopo |url=http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110327&content_id=17144892&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110404125752/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110327&content_id=17144892&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea |archive-date=April 4, 2011 |access-date=April 19, 2011 |work=Mariners.MLB.com}} He opted out of his contract on July 3 after posting a 6.08 ERA in 27 games.{{cite web|last=Links|first=Zach|title=Royce Ring Exercises Out Clause With Mariners|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/07/royce-ring-exercises-out-clause-with-mariners.html|work=MLBTradeRumors.com|date=July 3, 2011 |access-date=July 3, 2011}}

=Boston Red Sox=

Ring signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox on July 20, 2011.{{cite web|last=Nicholson-Smith|first=Ben|title=Minor Moves: Texeira, Ring, Padres|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/07/minor-moves-swindle-valdez-wright.html|work=MLBTradeRumors.com|date=July 20, 2011 |access-date=July 21, 2011}} Ring pitched in just nine games for Pawtucket.

=Colorado Rockies=

Ring signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies on February 22, 2012.{{Cite web |title=Transactions |url=https://www.mlb.com/rockies/roster/transactions/2012/02 |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}

=Long Island Ducks=

On May 26, 2013, Ring signed a contract with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{Cite web |last=Cutler |first=Ian |date=May 27, 2013 |title=Ring brings wealth of experience to Ducks |url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/local/ducks/reliever-royce-ring-brings-wealth-of-experience-to-ducks-1.5345277 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619154620/http://www.newsday.com/sports/local/ducks/reliever-royce-ring-brings-wealth-of-experience-to-ducks-1.5345277 |archive-date=June 19, 2013 |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Newsday}}

Coaching career

File:Cyclones vs Renegades 06-24-17 5th Inning 14.jpg in 2017.]]

In May 2014 it was announced that Ring was retiring as a player to become the pitching coach for the Gulf Coast Mets, a rookie level minor league team in the New York Mets organization.{{Cite web |last=Birt |first=Matthew |date=May 6, 2014 |title=Royce Ring joins GCL Mets coaching staff |url=https://www.amazinavenue.com/2014/5/6/5687648/mets-minor-league-royce-ring-gcl-pitching-coach |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Amazin' Avenue |language=en}} In 2016, he was named the pitching coach for the Kingsport Mets of the Appalachian League.{{Cite web |date=April 19, 2016 |title=KINGSPORT METS RELEASE 2016 COACHING STAFF |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-173234676 |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Minor League Baseball |language=en}} Ring became the pitching coach for the Short Season A Brooklyn Cyclones in 2017.{{Cite web |last=Sypa |first=Steve |date=January 5, 2017 |title=Edgardo Alfonzo will manage the Brooklyn Cyclones |url=https://www.amazinavenue.com/2017/1/5/14178930/edgardo-alfonzo-mets-brooklyn-cyclones-manager |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Amazin' Avenue |language=en}} He was promoted to the Low-A Columbia Fireflies for 2019{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Kevin |date=March 31, 2019 |title=Fireflies Announce 2019 Opening Day Roster |url=https://www.milb.com/news/fireflies-announce-2019-opening-day-roster-305821874 |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Minor League Baseball |language=en}} and was promoted to the High-A St. Lucie Mets for 2020{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2020 |title=Chad Kreuter returns as St. Lucie Mets manager |url=https://www.milb.com/news/chad-kreuter-returns-as-st-lucie-mets-manager-312388944 |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=Minor League Baseball |language=en}} before the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After the MiLB realignment of 2021, Ring was assigned back to the Brooklyn Cyclones, who are now the High-A Affiliate of the New York Mets.{{Cite web |date=March 4, 2021 |title=Cyclones Name Coaching Staff for 2021 Season |url=https://www.milb.com/news/2021-coaching-staff-x4358 |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Minor League Baseball |language=en}}

On January 16, 2022, the Lotte Giants of the KBO League hired Ring to serve as the team's pitching coordinator.{{cite web |last=Yoo |first=Jee-ho |date=January 17, 2022 |title=Lotte Giants hire ex-MLB pitcher Royce Ring as pitching coordinator |url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20220117004800315 |website=Yonhap News Agency}}