SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Giants outfielder Cameron Maybin, a day after news broke that he was arrested on a DUI charge in Scottsdale, expressed remorse and said he hopes to make it a “learning experience” for others.

“It’s very disappointing,” Maybin said Wednesday. “I take a lot of pride on how I carry myself, conduct myself. I’m very disappointed about the situation. ... I was extremely cooperative, extremely respectful. It’s not the way I wanted to start off my Giants career, but I think people know my character. I don’t think this defines my character by any means.”

The arrest occurred early Friday morning. Maybin had a blood-alcohol level of .142, almost twice the legal limit of .08, according to the police report obtained by The Chronicle.

Maybin, 31, was pulled over at about 2 a.m. after speeding and drifting from one lane to another, the report said. He smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot and watery eyes after drinking at Ocean 44 in Scottsdale, according to the report, which said he was cooperative throughout the investigation.

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“First time ever,” Maybin said of the DUI. “Last time ever, too.”

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Manager Bruce Bochy said the incident wouldn’t affect Maybin’s pursuit of making the Opening Day roster. Maybin will be in Thursday’s lineup, Bochy said.

“Obviously, we’re disappointed, as Cameron is,” Bochy said. “It’s not something we condone. He made a mistake, and he owned up to it. He called us Friday about his mistake. He was very remorseful about it.”

Maybin was quick to inform Bochy and president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi of the incident. Bochy said Maybin apologized to him, and Maybin said his teammates were “extremely supportive.”

“For me, as disappointed as I was, it felt good to have the support of my teammates, friends and family and people around the game,” Maybin said. “I was surprised how open people were and how they reached out to me and gave me a little comfort and let me know, ‘We know that this is an honest mistake and you’re one of the good guys in the game.’ That meant a lot to me.”

Following Major League Baseball protocol, the Giants reported the incident to the league.

In a statement, MLB said, “We are aware of the arrest. In accordance with the basic agreement, the player is now being referred to the MLB-MLBPA Joint Treatment Board for evaluation and, if appropriate, treatment.”

According to Attachment 27 of the basic agreement, it’s possible Maybin could face discipline, but it appears unlikely. First, he’d be evaluated by a board and possibly treated, though treatment is considered voluntary.

Every year in spring training, officials visit camps for MLB security meetings, where players are warned against driving under the influence. The Giants’ meeting was last week.

“All these things are covered every spring. It’s why we have the meetings,” Bochy said. “It helps them out, helps them make the right decision. Obviously, he didn’t make the right decision at that moment.”

Maybin said he’ll try to turn the incident into a “learning experience and hope other people can learn from it. Sometimes even when you think you’re good, you’re not as good as you think you are, especially from a law standpoint.

“I have to use it as a growing experience and grow from it and harness it into some good energy and take some positive from it. It could’ve been a lot worse. It could’ve been a very, very bad situation. I’m glad it wasn’t.”

Maybin, signed to a minor-league deal for $1.75 million Feb. 18, was 0-for-16 before collecting his first two hits Monday.

John Shea is The San Francisco Chronicle’s national baseball writer.