NOTEBOOK: Henry's defensive consistancy opens up many opportunities

Alabama's Cody Henry (9) catches a throw at first base as J.B. Woodman dives back to the bag in a game against Ole Miss at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Friday April 15, 2016. staff photo/Erin NelsonTuscaloosa News

Defense isn’t often considered an asset for most first basemen. It wasn’t a strength of Cody Henry when during his freshman season at the University of Alabama in 2015. But it’s been a different story during his sophomore season.

Henry has made 20 consecutive starts as Alabama’s first baseman, dating back to April 5. He batted third all weekend against Auburn and saved a likely extra-base hit in Sunday’s 8-1 loss, snagging a ground ball in the sixth inning that…