The Skillbuilder combo pitching machine is a great pitching machine at a great price.  It is constructed of heavy steel and pitches both baseballs and softballs 30 to 60 mph.  It has a 1/4 hp motor and pitches balls at variable speeds.  It's wheel is rubber and pitches fastballs with pinpoint accuracy everytime.  Compare with pitching machines costing over $1,000. 

• Pitches dimpled balls, baseballs, softballs, and wiffle balls
• Recommended for batting practice and players up to 16 years old.
• Propriatary wheel design that pitches with repetitive pinpoint accuracy
• Extremely fast wheel recovery time
• Quickly converts from throwing baseballs to softballs
• Perfect for both outdoor and indoors use
• Runs on 110 AC
• Weighs 69 lbs.
• 5-year limited warranty
• Best pitching machine available for the price.