Joe Miller (baseball)

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Joseph Wick Miller (July 24, 1850 - August 28, 1891) was a German-American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. He was born in Germany.

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 out 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 fielded his position adequately but batted just .135 in 28 games.

He passed away at the age of 41 in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.