A Wisconsin native, Simmons joins the Boomers for his third professional season. The left-handed hitter played all over the field for the Lake Country DockHounds of the American Association in 2023. Simmons appeared in 43 games while playing first, second, outfield and pitcher. During 2022, Simmons played 22 games in the Pioneer League for Great Falls, hitting .265 with a pair of homers and a .382 slugging percentage. While attending the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Simmons drilled 22 homers as a senior to set the program record and help lead the team to the NCAA Division III World Series. Simmons was a First Team All-American and also set single season program records for runs, walks and total bases.