University of Arizona Athletics

Before Arizona
Played two years at Boston College (2022-23) and one season at Indiana (2024) before transferring to Arizona…As a junior last season at Indiana, made 19 appearances (two starts) with a 2-2 record, two saves, a 6.25 ERA, and 47 strikeouts across 36 innings…During sophomore season at Boston College, logged 19 relief appearances and earned a 2-1 record, two saves, a 3.81 ERA, and 34 strikeouts in 28.1 innings…Saw time in 20 games (one start) as a true freshman at Boston College in 2022, going 1-0 with one save, a 7.29 ERA, and 17 strikeouts in 21 innings…Finished high school career with two seasons at Salisbury School in Connecticut and played under head coach Kevin Huber…Named WNEPBL Pitcher of the Year as a senior in 2021…Began prep career with two years at New Canaan High School in Connecticut.
 
Personal
Julian Robert Tonghini…Son of Eric Tonghini and Bettina Hegel…One brother, Ryan, and one sister, Alana…Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Economy and Industry...Hobbies include swimming, cooking, meditating, and grounding…Claims to have the best jump shot in New England…Eats one pound of ground beef every morning…Chose Arizona because, “I knew I could be working with the best pitching staff in the country.”