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Roger Royce Ring (born December 21, 1980 in La Mesa, California) is a left-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball playing for the New York Mets.

Ring attended San Diego State University where he was a star closer. He was selected by the Chicago White Sox as the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2002 MLB Draft.

In 2003, Ring was the key player acquired by the Mets in the trade that sent Roberto Alomar to the White Sox. Ring's performance suffered in the 2004 season and, for a time, he was no longer considered a top prospect. This was evidenced by the fact that the Mets left him unprotected in the Rule V Draft. Part of Ring's problem was his nonchalant attitude about physical fitness, as he gained body fat during his career downturn.

However, after a surprisingly strong spring training and minor league showing in 2005, Ring was added to the Mets' major league roster and made his major league debut on April 29 against the Washington Nationals. Although he posted a disappointing 5.06 ERA before being demoted to the minor leagues in 2005, he figures to compete with Pedro Feliciano, Darren Oliver and Juan Perez for the lefty specialist spot in the Mets' bullpen.

Ring resides in La Mesa.

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