Miller began his career in 1872 as a player-manager for the Washington Nationals of the National Association. They were 0–11 and didn"t finish the season. His next and final season was in 1875, playing for the Keokuk Westerns and the Chicago White Stockings, also of the National Association.
He batted.135 in 28 games.
He died at the age of 41 in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.