NEW SHARK CIRCLING!

ALEX RODRIGUEZ, LEGENDARY BASEBALL ICON AND VETERAN BUSINESSMAN, FEATURED IN THE OCTOBER 15TH EPISODE OF 'SHARK TANK'

"Episode 901" - Chris Gronkowski from Colleyville, Texas, his brother Rob Gronkowski from the New England Patriots, and the rest of the Gronk brothers bring an insulated sports bottle to the Tank. Mark Cuban and Alex Rodriguez offer sage advice to a 17-year-old from St. Louis, Missouri, who devised a tool to quickly soothe foot pain; an entrepreneur from Santa Monica, California, with a nutrition and culinary background, has a sweeter way to eat a popular snack; and a man from Los Angeles, California, hopes to lock up a deal with his innovative way to keep belongings safe, on "Shark Tank," airing SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.

A profile on Alex Rodriguez reveals what has driven him to succeed at his boyhood dreams: to be a major league baseball player and the CEO of a successful business. As "Shark Tank"'s first Hispanic Shark, he is recognized as a legendary baseball star. However, for over 15 years, he has also been the formidable investor and founder of AROD Corporation.

The Sharks in this episode are Mark Cuban, Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner and Alex Rodriguez.

"Shark Tank" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format with stereo sound. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.