Braves’ Freddie Freeman dresses like Willy Wonka to celebrate son’s first birthday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman dressed like Willy Wonka this week to celebrate his son Charlie’s first birthday.

Photos of Freeman in a wig, top hat and purple coat can be seen on Freeman’s wife Chelsea’s Instagram page.

"Charlie's Chocolate Factory was a success!!! We had wayyy too much fun with this theme!!!" Chelsea wrote on Instagram.

Here are a few of the best pictures:

Credit: Chelsea Marie Freeman/ Instagram

Credit: Chelsea Marie Freeman/ Instagram

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