[1] He attended San Diego State University, where he became a star closer after dropping 42 pounds in his sophomore year.

[8] 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.

[12] 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.

Ring was included on the team's playoff roster for the 2006 National League Division Series but never entered a game.

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

[25][26] 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.

[37] On January 12, 2010, Ring signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, and was invited to spring training.

[42] On December 14, 2010, Ring signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners and was invited to spring training.

[47] On May 26, 2013, Ring signed a contract with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

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.

[54] On January 16, 2022, the Lotte Giants of the KBO League hired Ring to serve as the team's pitching coordinator.