Hwang to get start at 3rd

The Giants will call up Jaegyun Hwang from Triple-A Sacramento and start him at third base Wednesday. He’ll be the first Korean in franchise history.

“This is one of the best parts of the game for a manager,” Bruce Bochy said. “It’s when you can welcome, shake hands or even hug a guy who’s worked hard for this opportunity. Jae worked hard and gave up a lot (including lucrative offers in Korea) to pursue this. I’ll be as happy as he is when I see him.”

Hwang, 29, hit .287 with a .333 on-base percentage, seven homers and 44 RBIs for Sacramento. He started 30 games at third and 28 at first.

If Hwang wasn’t called up by July 1, he could have opted out of his contract and become a free agent, which was his intention. The Giants have a need with third baseman Conor Gillaspie heading to the disabled list after his lower back flared up again, prompting him to get a cortisone shot.

Third baseman Eduardo Nuñez, shelved with a strained hamstring, could be activated Friday. Ryder Jones started at third Tuesday but is now 0-for-13 in his career.

Hwang can no longer opt out, so the Giants can option him to Sacramento without risking losing him.

The Giants signed Hwang in January after he hit .330 with 26 homers, 104 RBIs and 24 steals with the Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization. By making it to the big leagues, he’ll make the prorated sum of his $1.5 million salary. Top pick visits: Heliot Ramos, the Giants’ top draft pick, was at Tuesday’s game and has big aspirations. He said he hopes to reach the majors in three years.

“It’s hard, but it’s my dream,” said Ramos, 17, who was drafted 19th overall out of Leadership Christian Academy in Puerto Rico. “I know I have to work hard for that.”

Choosing to answer questions in English and declining to use an interpreter, Ramos spoke of the Giants’ history and mentioned Willie Mays, Barry Bonds and countryman Orlando Cepeda, though he said his favorite player is Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen.

Bochy said he envisions Ramos as an impact player, adding, “You see how strong he is for his age. He’s got a good swing, a short swing, a powerful swing.”

Ramos has an older brother in the Dodgers’ organization (Henry) and another in pro soccer (Hector).