Scheffler was born in New York City in 1864. In 1887, he drew attention when he compiled a .429 batting average for the Manchester Farmers in the New England League.\n', '

On August 3, 1888, the Detroit Wolverines of the National League purchased Scheffler from the Manchester club. He appeared in only 27 games for Detroit and compiled a .202 batting average. The Detroit team disbanded after the 1888 season, and Scheffler spent the 1889 season with the Worcester Grays in the Atlantic Association.\n', '

Scheffler got a second shot at the major leagues in 1890 with the Rochester Bronchos of the American Association. He appeared in 119 games, all of them as an outfielder, and led the league with 29 outfield assists. Despite a .245 batting average, Scheffler also showed a knack for getting on base. He ranked fourth in the league with 78 bases on balls and 14 times hit by pitch, contributing to a much higher on-base percentage of .374. He also showed great speed on the base paths, finishing second in the league with 77 stolen bases. His 111 runs scored were eighth most in the league.\n', '

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