Dennis Scott Sarfate was born on April 9, 1981 in Queens, New York. He is a right-handed relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.

He is 6'4", weighs 225 pounds, and bats and throws right.

High School
Dennis graduated from Gilbert High School in Arizona, where he was an All-American and First Team All-State, and Pitcher of the Year in 1999.

College
Dennis attended Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

Minor Leagues
Dennis began his career with the Milwaukee Brewers, playing in their farm system.As he was traded from club to club (Houston, Baltimore)he spent time in their farm systems, making it to the big leagues only occasionally.

2001 - Ogden Raptors, Pioneer League
2002 - Arizona League Brewers, and Ogden Raptors
2003 - Beloit Snappers, Midwest League
2004 - Huntsville Stars, Southern League
2005 - Stars, and the AAA Nevada Sounds, Pacific Coast League
2006 - 2007 - Nevada Sounds

Major Leagues
Dennis made his MLB debut for the Brewers on September 3, 2006.

He was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Houston Astros on September 11, 2007, for cash considerations.

On December 12, 2007, the Baltimore Orioles traded Miguel Tejada to the Houston Astros, for Luke Scott, pitchers Matt Albers and Troy Patton, and third baseman Michael Costanzo.