Antonia Henderson is giving UAB a veteran lift behind the plate and a sneaky-power bat
In the 2026 season, UAB catcher Antonia Henderson emerged as a steady two-way contributor, finishing with a .244 average, 4 home runs, 16 RBI, and a .422 slugging rate while appearing in 35 games and starting 31[4]. She flashed timely pop with a go-ahead homer against Georgia Tech and a late-season blast vs. Tulsa, showing she can change a game when the Blazers need a spark[3][6]. The big differentiator is her clutch, high-energy presence: she’s a Birmingham native, a senior, and a catcher who brings toughness, local pride, and enough offensive punch to make a lineup more dangerous[1][3].
