Willy Adames hopes to “win a few championships” with the Giants.

SAN FRANCISCO – Willy Adames wasted no time in making one thing clear: He wants to play all 162 games for the San Francisco Giants.

When Adames was introduced as the new shortstop on Thursday, he looked to his left and gently placed a hand on manager Bob Melvin’s right shoulder, smiled and said, “If he lets me.”

Melvin may not need much convincing, thrilled to have sudden stability in his first season as captain at a position that has lacked continuity this year.

Adames didn’t hesitate to offer a thought to new boss Buster Posey: He plans to win a few championships with the Giants, just like the catcher-turned-manager did here.

Surrounded by his parents and other family and friends, Adames was formally introduced and welcomed to Oracle Park after signing a seven-year, $182 million contract – Posey’s first big, flashy move since becoming president of baseball operations in late September became.

“There are no words to describe my feeling of being here in this beautiful city. I’m just so happy to be here,” Adames said. “… It’s a dream come true for me. I’m thrilled to be here, I’m so excited. Hopefully we can win a few championships like you did, and that’s one of the main reasons I’m here.”

Everyone who has met Adames so far can’t wait to see him serve as a role model both on the diamond and in the clubhouse.

“He is a unique communicator of people,” Posey shared with Craig Counsell’s description of the 29-year-old infielder from the Dominican Republic. “That really impressed me because I think to win championships you have to have personalities like Willy who can relate to everyone in the clubhouse, and that doesn’t just apply to the players. I’ve heard from several people that Willy treats everyone with the utmost respect. “He plays with energy, he plays with joy and I know our fans will just be thrilled to watch him compete every day.”

Adames’ deal marks the richest contract for San Francisco since Posey signed a nine-year, $167 million contract in 2013.

“I didn’t know until it was finished. I thought, ‘Wow,'” Adames said.

From afar, Adames watched his hero Derek Jeter’s legacy extend far beyond the baseball diamond.

And that’s just as important to Adames as playing all 162 games after appearing in 161 games for Milwaukee last season. He sees it as part of his job to help the young players “go pro” and lead a club that has missed the playoffs the last three years in the right way.

“For me that comes first, it comes first, being a great person. I have to thank my parents for that, they raised me right, they tried to treat everyone the same, no matter who you are.” “We’re doing it right now,” Adames said. “I think that’s what I’m really proud of, just being the same guy every day, being kind, just giving love back to people because there’s a lot of hate out there and I don’t really like that.”

The Giants know Adames’ positive influence could go far.

Asked about the instability at shortstop, Melvin replied, “Well, that’s not a problem now.”

Adames gives the Giants a power bat and reliable defense at his position. That year, he delivered his best offensive season in the major leagues for the Brewers, posting a .251 batting average with 32 home runs and 112 RBI, the best of his career.

“Look, every team wants to have a Willy Adames on their team. I think the thing that stands out to me the most is when I see him play a few times a year. On the other hand, he never looked like he was having a bad day. ” Melvin said. “It always seemed like every day was opening day for him. That excitement, when the best players are like that – Matt Chapman is like that too – it’s easy for anyone to get into it and in that style It’s easier.” No sooner said than done, but what impressed me most is how much he loved playing baseball.

Adames is close friends with former Giants third baseman Matt Duffy, who shared his own experiences as part of the San Francisco franchise.

Everything became real when Adames put on his new cream Giants jersey, buttoned it up and said, “I’m a little nervous about it.”

A few moments later the hat was put on his head and he felt completely comfortable.

“It looks fantastic.”