Weyhing was a solid pitcher, though he never led the league in any specific categories. He did have a few career highlights, however. In one memorable week in the 1888 season, Weyhing pitched three consecutive complete game victories against Brooklyn to eliminate that team from the pennant race. In addition, Weyhing came close to throwing a perfect game when he hurled a no-hitter on July 31, 1888, against the Kansas City Cowboys. He walked one batter and another reached base via an error.\n', 'He set the record for most hit baseman with 278.\n', '

One odd report, taken from the local Louisville, Kentucky newspaper, tells the tale of Weyhing\'s possible involvement in a pigeon theft. The following report is from newspaper accounts in Louisville (Weyhing\'s hometown) in 1892:\n', '

It appears that Weyhing was either cleared of the charges, or found guilty and took care of the matter before the 1892 season commenced. He was with the Phillies all of 1892, and won 32 games for the team.\n', '

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