LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics reacts after striking out against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning in Game One of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 05, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
One thing to consider is that 2020 was a bizarre year in general. The changes and sacrifices that players made to make the 2020 season happen almost definitely impacted their onfield performance. Hitting a baseball off of major league pitching is one of the most challenging things a human can do, and one small change can have a massive impact on a swing.