Schomberg was 21 when he broke into the Major Leagues with the Pittsburgh Alleghenys of the American Association. In one season with Pittsburgh, 1886, Schomberg batted .272 with 67 hits, six doubles, six triples, one home run, 29 RBIs and seven stolen bases.\n', '

On December 1, 1886 the Alleghenys traded Schomberg with $400 to the St. Louis Maroons for Alex McKinnon. After the Maroons dissolved and became the Indianapolis Hoosiers, the Hoosiers purchased Schomberg\'s contract from the previous owners.\n', '

In 1887, Schomberg\'s first year with Indianapolis, he hit .308 with 129 hits, 18 doubles, 16 triples, five home runs, 83 RBIs and 21 stolen bases in 112 games. Schomberg set career highs in almost every offensive category including, games played, plate appearances, at bats, runs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, RBIs, stolen bases, batting average, slugging percentage and on-base plus slugging.\n', '

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