These articles describe statistics and charts that are used in many Stapled To The Bench articles.

Introduction to PR. PR stands for Productivity Rating, and it is the most frequently cited statistic used at Stapled to the Bench. It rates players’ seasons. Also listed in the Statistics section.

PR Calculation Details. Shows how Productivity Rating is calculated.

Introduction to VR. VR stands for Value Rating: it is used to rate a player rather than his season. A great player who misses a large number of games could have a lower PR than expected but maintain his VR. Also listed in the Statistics section.

Frequently Used Charts. There are four charts that I thought I would be using a lot in my articles. It turns out I do not use them as much as I thought I would.