Matthew De Permentier

• Bats Right, Throws Right

• Born February 8, 1996

Biographical Information

Matthew De Permentier played in the First Division and for the Belgian national team.

De Permentier debuted with the K. Deurne Spartans in 2010. In 2011, the 15-year-old allowed seven runs (six earned) in four innings. He had a 3.60 ERA in 2012, but walked 14 in 10 innings. In '13, he was 0-2 with a 15.26 ERA. The next year, he pitched for the Mortsel Stars (0 R in 1 1/3 IP) and Antwerp Royal Greys (1-2, 4.02).

He made Belgium's team for the 2014 European Championship (he was their youngest player, a day younger than Axel Poesmans), appearing once, against Silver Medalist Italy. He relieved Steve De Saedeleer in the 8th with a 7-5 deficit. He struck out Alberto Mineo, walked Nick Morreale and got Erick Epifano to ground into a double play. The 8th was rougher; after Lorenzo Avagnina and Juan Carlos Infante singled, he was relieved by Kevin De Smedt, who escaped further damage.

He was 5-5 with a save and a 5.28 ERA for the 2015 Brasschaat Braves, then improved to 3-1, 1.71 with a save in 2016. He did not appear from 2017-2019.