Teja making his run with the bat, brandishing it but never hitting anybody, would of course be a hoot. He wouldn't drop his weapons, either, but run with them, after all. Wouldn't make him slower, either.

The following discussion might be fun as well:

Opposing team people: We didn't dare to tag him! He would have hit us! He's a barbarian warlord!

Teja: *scoffs* I have been told not to hit my opponents with the bat; I can abide by the rules. It is their own fault for not trusting me; do not blame me!