Is Exit Speed and Bat Speed at Impact the same thing?

Not the same but theoretically for a teed up ball they should be close.   

I dont feel it is the same but it depends...I've seen on the PG website where it is very similar (within 2-3 MPH +/-) sometimes and at other times can be different by a larger amount (20-30)...I think it has something to do with body weight/mass at contact but who knows. 

No the two things are not the same thing.  Bat speed has a profound influence on exit velocity however.  But the other key component is squaring it up.  This is why a lot of showcases etc. use the tee.  Gives best chance of squaring up.  Generally if you square it up the exit velocity is about 15% faster than bat speed.  Exit velocity is much easier to gun for the average guy.

Ok, thanks for the explanation. I appreciate it!

Well... umm... ball speed at impact is zero.

 

If they ask for exit speed, why would you put bat speed?  (Now, if that's the only number you have, then sure put bat speed and write 'bat speed' in red letters or something.)

 

A MLB bat speed of say 85 mph may generate an exit speed of approx 100-115 mph.  So, they are not the same.