University of Hartford

AT HARTFORD
2026: Ballester was named to the CNE All-Conference 2nd Team after starting all 17 games for the Hawks in 2026. Tobias ended his season with three goals, 18 caused turnovers and 51 ground balls the most by a defensive player. Ballester caused a career-high four caused turnovers on April 11th in a 16-2 win at the University of New England. Tobias scored a career-best two goals on March 14th at Skidmore College to go with five grounders and a caused turnover. He ends his career at Hartford ranked 7th in program history in caused turnovers with 37. 

2025: Ballester started all 17 games for the Hawks in 2025 and was named a team captain prior to the season. He concluded the year with two goals, 55 ground balls, and a team-leading 19 caused turnovers. Ballester standout performance came on April 26th, securing seven ground balls and two caused turnovers in a CNE playoff victory over the University of New England. He netted his first goal as a Hawk on March 15th against Skidmore College. He later earned him a spot on the CNE All-Conference Third Team for his stellar season.

PRIOR TO HARTFORD: Graduate of Westwood High School.

AT PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY: Made 33 appearances in two seasons for the Falcons. Finished with four goals, an assist, 77 ground balls and 37 caused turnovers. Ballester was a two-time USA South Champion.