Dennis Sarfate
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2009)
Dennis Sarfate was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009 for the Milwaukee Brewers, the Houston Astros, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 4 seasons. Across 92 career appearances, he went 5-4 with a 4.53 ERA and 131 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-09-03
- Last Game
- 2009-10-04
Full name: Dennis Scott Sarfate
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 4.32 | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1.08 | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 4 | 3 | 57 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79.2 | 62 | 42 | 62 | 86 | 4.74 | 4.32 (-10%) | -1101.4 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 21 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 5.09 | 4.32 (-18%) | -395.8 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 5 | 4 | 92 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 119.1 | 97 | 60 | 81 | 131 | 4.53 | — | -1,497 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (184 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 56.2 | 44 | 25 | 34 | 65 | 3.97 |
| Away | 44 | 62.2 | 53 | 35 | 47 | 66 | 5.03 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-04 | BAL | TOR | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009-10-02 | BAL | TOR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-09-29 | BAL | TBR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009-09-27 | BAL | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-22 | BAL | TOR | L | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-20 | BAL | BOS | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-09-19 | BAL | BOS | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-17 | BAL | TBR | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-09-14 | BAL | TBR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-09-08 | BAL | BOS | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 92 |
Salary History
Dennis Sarfate's recorded salaries total $800,000 over 2 seasons, 2008 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sarfate's career ran from 2006 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2007.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | BAL | AL | $410,000 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | $390,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $800,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 2000 |
Dennis Sarfate: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 3, 2006 and the final game on October 4, 2009, Dennis Sarfate built the record summarized on this page. By club, Sarfate's seasons break down as the Milwaukee Brewers (2006), the Houston Astros (2007), and the Baltimore Orioles (2008 to 2009). Listed as a pitcher, Sarfate both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds. Sarfate was born on April 9, 1981, in Queens, NY, USA. On the record, Dennis Sarfate was born Dennis Scott Sarfate.
Across 92 games (4 starts), Sarfate recorded 5 wins against 4 losses with a 4.53 ERA. The totals include 131 strikeouts. Sarfate's 4.53 ERA was close to the 4.41 league figure for those seasons. 2008 was Sarfate's sharpest full season, a 4.74 ERA against the league's 4.32.
The salary table's largest figure is $410,000 in 2009, and the listed salaries total $800,000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sarfate's career ran from 2006 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2007. The college table lists Arizona State University in 2000. Retrosheet box scores cover 184 of Sarfate's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Every defensive appearance on record for Sarfate, 92 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 7 putouts and 8 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dennis Sarfate
- What years did Dennis Sarfate play?
- Dennis Sarfate played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009.
- Was Dennis Sarfate a pitcher?
- Yes. Dennis Sarfate pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 131 strikeouts.
- What teams did Dennis Sarfate play for?
- Dennis Sarfate played for 3 teams: the Milwaukee Brewers (2006), the Houston Astros (2007), and the Baltimore Orioles (2008–2009).
- What were Dennis Sarfate's career stats?
- In 92 games, Dennis Sarfate went 5-4 with a 4.53 ERA, 131 strikeouts, and 119.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Dennis Sarfate earn in his career?
- Dennis Sarfate's recorded salaries total $800,000 over 2 seasons, 2008 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sarfate's career ran from 2006 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2007.
- What was Dennis Sarfate's salary?
- Dennis Sarfate's last recorded salary was $410,000, in 2009. His highest recorded salary was $410,000, in 2009, and his lowest was $390,000, in 2008. The Salary History table lists each season from 2008 to 2009.
- What position did Dennis Sarfate play?
- Dennis Sarfate played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dennis Sarfate and how much did he weigh?
- Dennis Sarfate was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Dennis Sarfate's career ERA?
- Dennis Sarfate finished with a 4.53 career ERA, going 5-4 with 131 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dennis Sarfate have?
- Dennis Sarfate recorded 131 career strikeouts.
- Is Dennis Sarfate in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dennis Sarfate has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.