Current Contract
Minor league contract expires at end of 2009 season.

Became a Cardinal
Signed to a free agent contract on January 6, 2009 after spending 2008 season with the Atlanta Braves.

2008 Season
Royce was 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA for the Braves through June. He finished the year 2-1 with an 8.46 ERA in 42 appearances.

Career Notes
Ring was a member of the United States qualifying team which played in Panama City from 10/30-11/11/03 to qualify for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.

He holds San Diego State University’s career saves record with 26.