Zimmer grew up playing baseball in London, winning the 2009 triple crown with the London Badgers as champions of the elimination round, the provincial round, and nationals.
2009 - Was named Baseball Ontario’s Senior Player of the Year, also bringing home a bronze from the Canada Cup with the Ontario Youth Team.
2010 - Won bronze at nationals with the Badgers
2011 - Earned a scholarship to Lee University, where he played for five years, attending the NAIA World Series in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
2012 - Attended nationals with the St. Thomas Tomcats, and was named Pitcher of the Year with the Tomcats in 2011, 2012 and 2013 as well.
2013 - Attended nationals with the Windsor Selects, and the following two years he competed at the NCCAA World Series.
2015 - Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education.